Paul Gackle: The Sharks continue to have contract talks with free agent Dylan DeMelo. GM Doug Wilson did say that they are comfortable going forward with Tim Heed, Joakim Ryan and Radim Simek if need be.
Stephen Whyno: GM Wilson on free agent Joe Thornton: “Hopefully we’ll have some news for you pretty shortly”
On the Toronto Maple Leafs …
Larry Brooks: Maple Leafs winger Matt Martin is in trade demand after his $1.