Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Wild GM Chuck Fletcher will have to do an amazing sales pitch to convince Zach Parise and/or Ryan Suter. There are several teams that could attempt to bring in both. The Red Wings and Penguins are expected to make runs at them. “So Fletcher will have to sell the Wild’s plan, that the team is building a quality corps led by captain Mikko Koivu, that it is developing such an impressive crop of youngsters with guys such as Mikael Granlund, Charlie Coyle, Jonas Brodin and Matt Dumba…” If the Wild can’t land Parise, they may look at some short term deals for offensive forwards. If the Wild don’t land Suter, they may look at Jason Garrison, Matt Carle (Flyers are trying to re-sign him) and Dennis Wideman or try trading for Keith Yandle or Paul Martin.
Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: The Avalanche didn’t qualify forward Peter Mueller. Mueller made $2 million last year. He only got in 32 games last year, and none the year before due to concussions. He suffered a torso injury towards the end of last season. The Avs signed Ryan Wilson to a 3 year deal worth $6.75 million.
Chris Johnson via twitter: Donald Fehr said formal CBA negotiations will start “very quickly” after the NHLPA meetings that end on Wednesday.
Dustin Leed via twitter: Bob McKenzie said the leading teams get Justin Schultz are the Maple Leafs, Canucks, Oilers, Flyers and Rangers. Ken Wiebe via twitter: All teams can offer a max entry level deal for Schultz, it’s up to him where he sees the best fit. Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators are hoping to sign Schultz. “I believe we have a shot,” Murray told The Team 1200. “I believe it’s down to 3-5 teams, and I believe we’re one of those teams.”
Dave Molinari via twitter: A source with “unimpeachable knowledge of the situation” said that the Penguins have not spoken with the Coyotes about Keith Yandle, despite the reports.
Damien Cox via twitter: Confirms that the Maple Leafs are still not involved in Rick Nash talks.
