- Sportsnet Audio: Dave Bolland’s agent, Anton Thun, on Prime Time Sports yesterday.
- Kevin McGran: Bolland’s agent, Thun: “Couple of teams have reached out, couple of surprises. We’re at least at half dozen. might go up to 8 or 9.”
- Darren Dreger: At least six teams were expected to talk with Dave Bolland’s agent, Anton Thun. He wants to stay but that is unlikely. Bolland is wanting a max deal of eight years at just under $5 million. Likely too much for the Maple Leafs.
- Sportsnet590 The Fan: Anton Thun on offers for Bolland: “If there’s a tie, it probably goes to the Leafs.”
- News 1130 Sports: The Canucks called and had general talks with agent for pending UFA Dave Bolland. Bolland’s side won’t do anything with the Canucks until they figure out the Ryan Kesler situation.
- Mark Spector: The consensus is that Bolland will get No. 2 money and a good term even though many don’t see him as a bonafide No. 2 center on a good team.
- Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun: As of yesterday, six teams have called on Bolland.
“In all honesty, I don’t know (where Bolland will land),” Thun told Sportsnet Radio. “I’m going to continue to listen to general managers and continue to listen to the Leafs interest. If it comes together in terms of contract value and term and signing bonus and it’s to Dave’s liking, he’ll sign with Toronto.”
Bolland could be looking for a deal in the seven year, $5 million range. The Leafs may be more interested in a five year deal around $4.2 million.
“For sure the ball is in our court,” Bolland said. “When you go (unrestricted free agency) that’s when you can test the market and you can pick whatever team you want to go to. You can do whatever you want. It’s up to you.
“Those are the options, but my (No. 1 option) is to be a Leaf.”