Pierre LeBrun: Before they acquired defenseman Nathan Beaulieu, the Sabres were also talking with the Sharks about Mirco Mueller, who was later traded to the Devils.
On the St. Louis Blues …
Andy Strickland: Now that the salary cap ceiling has been set, can expect contract talks between the Blues and Colton Parayko to pick up.
On the Chicago Blackhawks …
Scott Powers: Source saying the Blackhawks and defenseman Ville Pokka are working on a new contract.