On Ilya Kovalchuk …
Pierre LeBrun: Hearing that the Devils don’t have anything close trade-wise on Kovalchuck. Obviously that can change today potentially
Pierre LeBrun: Teams on Ilya Kovalchuk’s wish list include the New York Rangers, Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto Maple Leafs. Not sure if the Maple Leafs are interested.
On Dallas Stars …
Bob McKenzie: The Dallas Stars are expected to sign forward Martin Hanzal.
On the San Jose Sharks …
Elliotte Friedman: “And SJ’s insurance if Patrick Marleau leaves could be…Mike Cammalleri.”
David Pagnotta: “But as I said last night, no real front-runner outside of SJ for Thornton. Offers will come in today and he’ll evaluate.”
On the Los Angeles Kings …
John Hoven: “To those asking what I think Kings do if Jumbo re-ups in SJ, noted several times – LA likely to go into trade market. Limited UFA options.”
On the Ottawa Senators …
Don Brennan: “After some consideration, #Senators will not pursue free agent Tanner Glass, as originally expected”
Bruce Garrioch: “Senators still trying to keep forward Viktor Stalberg”
On the Chicago Blackhawks …
Chris Hine: “It will be interesting to see how Sharp’s contract is structured & how much money will be tied up in bonuses/incentives like Campbell’s was”
Chris Hine: “One league source summing up some of the reaction to Sharp signing: “It’ll be interesting to see how this lineup fares next year.”