[OILFAN #81]

4 tidbits:

1. Spoke with my source within the Sharks organization. Tomas Hertl has let the team know that he will wait and see what moves the Sharks make and will talk to the team after the season to see the direction of the team. He loves the city (I live here myself and I do as well so I can vouch for that) and area and he's been here for awhile so he doesn't want to leave. With that said, if the Sharks are in rebuild mode from this summer onwards, he wants to go to a contender. He wants to win.

2. 4-5 teams have called on Mario Ferraro. He's currently on IR but signed for a few more seasons. Some discussions have taken place.

3. A couple of teams have called on Mackenzie Blackwood but no formal offer was made yet. Just tire kicking so far to see the market.

4. And to Flames fans, the most important one: I reported a month ago that the Sharks had talked to Calgary about Duclair. There was never a formal offer made but Dube's name came up in discussion and obviously with everything that transpired that fell apart quickly. * Also as an extra: Calgary wasn't aware of anything prior. After the news came out a few weeks ago, it fell apart. Wanted to make that clear. Also doesn't mean as I mentioned an offer was made. Just that the 2 teams had chatted.

Take these for what they are worth. Reporting what I have been told and thought I'd pass along.