- Craig Custance of ESPN: If the Penguins end up trading Paul Martin, that would be a sure sign they are going after Ryan Suter. The Red Wings will look at Justin Schultz and are in the market for a backup goalie. Jonas Gustavsson and Scott Clemmensen are options. Travis Moen would be of interest to them if he hits the free agent market. Canucks Sami Salo, Aaron Rome and Marc-Andre Gragnani will all likely become UFAs, Rome and Gragnani are for sure. They have 6 defenseman under contract, but will look at Jason Garrison and Schultz. In a perfect world they would be able to land Jake Gardiner or Erik Gudbranson in a Roberto Luongo deal. The Sharks would like to add Rick Nash but not at the cost of Logan Courture. A package round Joe Pavelski is more realistic. Michal Handzus and Jason Demers could be possible trade candidates as well.
- ESPN: The NHL Network is reporting that LA Kings plan on starting contract extension talks with Jonathan Quick.
- Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: Zach Parise said yesterday that his agents have been talking with Lou Lamoriello the last few days. He did acknowledge that it’s possible that a deal is not reached by July 1st.
“If that does happen, my agents have done a really good job of doing the best they can to prepare me for it. But first and foremost, we want to try to get things worked out with New Jersey,” the 27-year-old left winger told The Star-Ledger.
Parise did say that if a deal is not done by July 1st, it doesn’t mean he’d rule out returning to the Devils. Chere wouldn’t be surprised if he received multi-year offers around $9-10 million a season from other teams if he hits the market.
- Josh Rimer via twitter: After talking with Parise today, Rimer wouldn’t be surprised if he stayed in New Jersey. Both sides are trying to make it work.
- Sarah McLellan via twitter: Coyotes GM Maloney said on NHL Live yesterday that he’s not optimistic that they can get a deal done with Shane Doan before July 1st, but is optimistic he’ll remain a Coyote. Darren Dreger via twitter: Doan wants to stay in Phoenix, but the ownership instability may force him to test free agency. There would be a big list of teams interested if he does. Doan has earned the right to see what else is out there. If a solid ownership had been in place, a deal would have been done long ago.
- Allan Walsh via twitter: P.A. Parenteau will become a UFA on July 1st.
- Harvey Fialkov of the Sun-Sentinel: The Panthers made qualifying offers to Dmitry Kulikov and Keaton Ellerby on Monday. Wojtek Wolski didn’t receive an offer.