Avalanche and Varlamov talking
Adrian Dater: The Colorado Avalanche and free agent goaltender Semyon Varlamov.
Duchene to visit the Predators … Josi and Predators haven’t spoken yet
Adam Vingan: Pierre LeBrun said on 102.5 The Game that the forward Matt Duchene is expected to be in Nashville this week to visit with the Nashville Predators.
David Pagnotta: To this point, there has been no contract talks between the Nashville Predators and defenseman Roman Josi who is eligible for a contract extension after July 1st.
Around 12 teams shown some interest in Simmonds
@Prospects_Watch: Pierre LeBrun said that the Minnesota Wild and Montreal Canadiens are two the about 12 teams that have shown some interest in forward Wayne Simmonds.
Stars didn’t qualify Hartman, but they want to sign him
Sean Shapiro: The Dallas Stars didn’t qualify newly acquired Ryan Hartman. He will be a UFA on July 1st but the Stars plan to have contract negotiations with him about a new deal.
Pierre LeBrun: The Stars want to sign Hartman it was just that his salary arbitration numbers would be too high if they qualified him. There is now the risk of losing him to free agency.
On what Myers contract could look like
Sportsnet on 650: Renaud Lavoie on pending UFA Tyler Myers: “I do believe Myers will be a 7 year contract. it could be $8 million per season. $6 million might be a bit low. GM’s are looking at the cap being lower and demand for young players – could be less money spent in FA but there’s a lot of demand for defensemen.”
Teams checking on Gunnarsson, who is still talking with the Blues
Pierre LeBrun: Several teams checked in on pending UFA defenseman Carl Gunnarsson on Sunday. He’s camp is still talking with the St. Louis Blues.
Jeremy Rutherford: Blues GM Doug Armstrong said that they will be talking with the reps for Gunnarsson and Patrick Maroon when he gets back from the draft.
