- Pierre LeBrun: A dozen teams have reached out to pending UFA Matt Beleskey. Beleskey will meet with some Eastern Conference teams this week before making up his mind.
“It’s all about the fit for him,” Kuntz told ESPN.com Monday morning.
- Pierre LeBrun: Christian Ehrhoff’s agent.
“I’ve had a number of clubs call me to let me know that they’re going to be interested ,” veteran agent Rick Curran told ESPN.com on Monday morning.
The 32-year old defenseman isn’t looking for long-term deal.
“That’s not his priority,” Curran said. “His priority is to get with a club that’s competitive and has a chance to challenge for a Cup.”
- Scott Brunside of ESPN: Top UFA forwards: 1. Mike Ribeiro 2. Brad Richards 3. Antoine Vermette 4. Matt Beleskey 5. Joel Ward 6. Martin St. Louis 7. Justin Williams.Other forwards who will get interest: Michael Frolik, Drew Stafford, Chris Stewart, Eric Fehr.Top UFA defensemen: 1. Paul Martin 2. Mike Green 3. Christian Ehrhoff 4. Cody Franson 5. Johnny Oduya 6. Andrej Sekera
Other defensemen who will get interest: Francois Beauchemin, Marek Zidlicky, Zbynek Michalek, Barret Jackman.
Top UFA goalies: 1. Karri Ramo 2. Michal Neuvirth 3. Anders Lindback.
- Craig Custance of ESPN: The Sharks are focusing on added a veteran defenseman and a No. 1 goalie. Sharks GM Doug Wilson doesn’t seemed concerned that he didn’t find a goalie over the weekend.
“There are more people that are available or could be available in discussions than probably you guys hear about,” Wilson said. “There are teams looking to do things, whether it be for cap things or whatever, and we’re in those conversations.”
- Curtis Pashelka: Antti Niemi said that they were waiting for the Sharks to get in touch with them about a potential new contract, but no serious talks happened.
