- Over the span of couple minutes: Nick Kypreos via twitter: Starting to hear that Ryan Suter has picked the Red Wings. Nick Cotsonika via twitter: If Suter is coming to the Red Wings, they haven’t heard. Nick Kypreos via twitter: Still looking for confirmation, but sense decision is coming soon. Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Suter agent Neil Sheehy said that Suter has not made a decision yet. Nick Kypreos via twitter: Suter won’t make anything official until tomorrow, but some on the inside say he’s leaning towards the Wings.
- Bob McKenzie via twitter: Zach Parise’s decision won’t come until tomorrow. He has narrowed his field to a select group. Dustin Leed via twitter: McKenzie said the teams on Parise’s short list are the Devils, Wild, Flyers, Penguins and Red Wings.
- Josh Cooper via twitter: Predators GM David Poile said they’ll put a “firm” offer in for Suter to see where they stand. Will do the same with Weber.
- Chip Alexander via twitter: Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford said they likely won’t be on Parise’s short list. Rutherford is disappointed but they will “try to add another good forward.”
- Mike Heika via twitter: The Stars made a significant offer on Zach Parise but were informed they were not in the chase.
- Damien Cox via twitter: The Maple Leafs have some interest in Martin Brodeur.