NHL Rumors: Defensemen – Trevor Daley, Michael Stone and Kevin Shattenkirk
The New York Rangers are one of the teams that is interested in Kevin Shattenkirk, but they may not be a frontrunner
On Trevor Daley

Jason Mackey: Source confirming that free agent defenseman Trevor Daley has got his list down to two or three teams. The Penguins aren’t on Daley’s short-list.

On Michael Stone …

Pierre LeBrun: The Calgary Flames are still trying to find a way to re-sign Michael Stone. Stone does have other options on the open market.

On Kevin Shattenkirk …

Larry Brooks: The New York Rangers have checked in on free agent defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk and will talk again on Saturday. If Shattenkirk were to sign with the Rangers he’d have to leave millions of on the table.

Larry Brooks: Can expect the New Jersey Devils to be one of the most serious and aggressive players on Shattenkirk when free agency opens.

Chris Nichols: Elliotte Friedman on CHED 630: “From what I understand, Buffalo is one of the teams that has made a really big pitch for him.”

Mike Harringon: Think that the Buffalo Sabres are definitely considering free agent defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk, just don’t think that they should sign him.

Chris Nichols: Friedman on Sportsnet 960: “I think the are at a point in their existence where they are determined to be prudent.”

Chris Nichols: Friedman “If he’s looking for seven years at big money, I don’t think he’s going to get it in New York.””

Chris Nichols: Friedman “Heard earlier in week maybe might try him on short-term deal, but not sure that’ll happen w/ Methot there.”

Chris Nichols: Friedman “If he really wants to go to New York, it’s going to take some work between him and the team.”

Chris Nichols: Friedman “I think the are at a point in their existence where they are determined to be prudent.”