Michael Russo: The Minnesota Wild have been having contract talks with defenseman Brennan Menell and are trying to get him back playing in North America.
He was second in defenseman scoring in the KHL last season. Two years ago he was second in AHL defensemen scoring with 47 points, and he lead all defensemen with 42 assists.
Oilers make a contract offer to Larsson
Ryan Rishaug: The Edmonton Oilers have made defenseman Adam Larsson a contract offer and he is considering it.