Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Believe that the Arizona Coyotes’ initial offer to pending UFA Taylor Hall was a five-year deal with a $7.25 million AAV. That won’t be their final offer. Also, believe that situation is very important to Hall.
While the Coyotes re-signing Hall remains an option, it’s hard to see the Peter Chiarelli to the Coyotes rumors coming true.
Mike Futa and Laurence Gilman were the finalists for the New Jersey Devils GM position before they gave the title to Tom Fitzgerald. Mark Hunter, Chris MacFarland and Ed Olczyk were also interviewed.