- Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello said, “We will make every effort to re-sign Zach.” Parise might get $8 million on the open market.
- Arthur Staple of Newsday: Islanders GM Garth Snow has had preliminary talks with P.A. Parenteau’s agent, Allan Walsh. Parenteau, 29, is making $1.25 million and is having a career year. He could be looking to triple his current salary. Parenteau loves playing on the Island, and wants to stay. The Isles still could shop him at the deadline, but they need his scoring down the stretch.
- Adrian Dater via twitter: Dater thinks that Peter Mueller could get extended for a year or 2.
- Erik Erlendsson via twitter: The Lightning are being cautious with Ryan Malone. He’s been given the green light to go, should be back this week.
- Jack Todd of the Montreal Gazette: Todd’s list of potential Canadiens GM replacements if they fire Pierre Gauthier: Pat Brisson, Claude Loiselle, Pierre McGuire, Julien BriseBois, Marc Bergevin, André Savard and Blair Mackasey.