- Sarah McLellan: Only one coaching plan at the moment for Coyotes GM Don Maloney: “We’re not thinking about other coaches. We’re thinking one guy, and that’s all we want.” Both sides are close on terms of a new deal, but there is still the issue of ownership clarity.
- Bob McKenzie: The Canucks interviewed Dallas Eakins yesterday.
- Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record: The Devils hold the No. 9 pick in the NHL draft. They are deep in young defensemen and have an obvious need for skilled scoring forwards. Don’t expect the Devils to be serious talks for the Avs first overall pick.
“From where we are, to move up they’d probably want our house,” Lamoriello joked.
- Bob McKenzie: A GM on the Avalanche shopping their first overall pick: “Who are we supposed to call there?” Greg Sherman may be the GM in name only.
