Rumors from Friedman's 31 thoughts.
https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/...fa-stalemates/
Barrie to Vancouver trade was never as close as the insiders thought
Panarin did not meet with the Avs contrary to reports. Avs unlikely to land him
Pavelski and Zuccarello are on the radar for the Avs but term is an issue
Avs did not want to part with 16th OA to get Kreider
Pavelski declined visits where he thought the teams weren't close to winning
Stars and Lightning appear to be frontrunners, Chicago trying to convince him to visit
Montreal and Pens on Perry's radar. Dallas and Nashville among contenders too
Speculates Nyquist could end up in Columbus
All waiting to see if Duchene finally ends up in Nashville
All eyes on Florida for Bobrovsky and it looks like Panthers, Islanders and Rangers for Panarin
but people wonder what the Isles are up not having extended Lee and Lehner yet
Goalie carousel:
Sharks want move Dell. They may have tried to include him in a Marleau trade.
Mike Smith tied to Calgary (along with Talbot), Carolina, Edmonton
Oilers been linked to Mrazek and Varlamov (Varlamov's price is high)
Reimer talk has cooled
McElhinney is looking for a two year deal and may get it
Plenty of interest in Simmonds, but the Wild may make the biggest pitch
Oilers and LA checked in on Tanev
Oilers exploring everywhere for wingers: Connolly, Tanev, Daniel Carr
Posibilites for Pulujuarvi: Boston, Carolina, and TB