On Las Vegas …
Steve Carp: Foley is putting a list together of potential GMs candidates to speak with. The NHL is advising Foley on proper protocol on how to contract teams. Foley hopes to have a GM in place no later than August 1st. Foley wouldn’t give any names of potential candidates.
On the Edmonton Oilers …
Dean Molberg: Source saying today the Oilers are in deep on Milan Lucic. Another source suggested the Oilers have offered seven years at around $7 million per season.
Jim Matheson: Think that Frans Nielsen would be a nice add for the Oilers as a third line center. A lot of teams are interested in him.
On the Philadelphia Flyers …
Tim Panaccio: The Flyers are still working on Ryan White’s contract, not done yet.
On the Arizona Coyotes …
Craig Morgan: As of late last night, don’t expect Shane Doan to re-sign before free agency gets underway at noon ET.
Darren Dreger: Coyotes fans shouldn’t worry about Doan as negotiations continue. He’s expected to sign an extension soon.
Craig Morgan: The Coyotes are looking at Jamie McGinn.
Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: The Coyotes are still pursuing trades leading up to the start of free agency. If they can’t trade for someone like Kevin Shattenkirk, Matt Dumba or Jacob Trouba, the could be force to go after a lesser defenseman in free agency.
The Coyotes would like to add some more scoring a veteran goalie for their AHL team.
Free agent options on the wing include Jamie McGinn, Troy Brouwer, Loui Eriksson, Andrew Ladd, Mikkel Boedker and Alex Tanguay.
If they are looking for a center, options could be David Backes, Frans Nielsen and Eric Staal.
Free agent options on the blueline are Jason Demers, Justin Schultz and Luke Schenn. Tyson Barrie is a RFA and potential trade option.
