On Michael Grabner …
Bob Stauffer: “I believe the Oilers are in the mix on Grabner…but a longshot. Many have suggested a NY-area team. But hearing Arizona pursuing hard.”
On Calvin de Haan …
David Pagnotta: “Calvin de Haan continues to discuss options with multiple clubs. Talks are ongoing.”
On Nick Holden …
Mark Spector: “Defenceman Nick Holden mulling over discussions with two teams: Boston and Vegas.”
On Tobias Rieder …
Larry Brooks: “Rangers one of multiple teams in mix for Rieder but price seems to escalating.”
On the Chicago Blackhawks …
Mark Lazerus: “The Blackhawks are indeed having “serious discussions” with veteran left wing Chris Kunitz. I’m told there’s “a lot of interest” in the soon-to-be-39-year-old, but the Blackhawks are serious contenders for him.”
On the Edmonton Oilers …
Mark Spector: “Kyle Brodziak closing in on Oilers this morning. Could be surprised by another offer, but expecting two years and an AAV of around $1M for the 34 YO in EDM.”
On the Minnesota Wild …
Michael Russo: “Hearing the #mnwild are talking to former UMD Bulldog J.T. Brown. Makes sense, speedy right wing. Scored a ton in college”
On the Montreal Canadiens …
Pierre LeBrun: “Montreal considered the front-runner for D-man Xavier Ouellet, bought out by the Red Wings. Still not done yet, I don’t think, but the Habs still in talks I believe with Ouellet’s camp at this hour”
On the Nashville Predators …
Pierre LeBrun: “Ryan Ellis is eligible to sign an extension one year out as of today with Nashville but things aren’t there yet. The expectation is that contract talks will resume between the Preds and Ellis’s agent Rick Curran within the next 1-2 weeks.”
On the New York Islanders …
Darren Dreger: “Islanders have an agreement to bring back Thomas Hickey. 4 years, $2.5 aav.”
On the New York Rangers …
Dan Milstein: “Rumors that Vladislav Namestnikov considering signing in the KHL are absolutely not true. Playing in the NHL is a privilege and honor. Contract extension is in works.”
On the St. Louis Blues …
Bob McKenzie: “Tyler Bozak will be heading to STL.”
Chris Johnston: “Tyler Bozak gets a three-year deal from St. Louis with a $5M AAV.”
On the Vegas Golden Knights …
Pierre LeBrun: “Believe that Vegas is the front-runner for UFA d-man Nick Holden…”