Max Bultman: The Detroit Red Wings have let Thomas Vanek know that there isn’t really a fit for next season. He’s been talking to other teams.
LaBanc may be okay with a bridge deal
Kevin Kurz: Getting the sense that San Jose Sharks RFA forward Kevin Labanc would be okay with a bridge contract. He wants to stay in San Jose and they really don’t want to trade him. It’s very likely that a deal will eventually get done.
After Marleau’s buyout
David Pagnotta: Forward Patrick Marleau is going to consider all options.