More and more it appears Joe Pavelski and the Sharks’ other pending unrestricted free agents will be able to talk freely with other teams as soon as Sunday, potentially moving those players that much closer to leaving San Jose.
Sharks general manager Doug Wilson met with Dan Plante, Pavelski’s agent, Friday in Vancouver before the start of the NHL Draft and there was little change in negotiations for a new contract, according to Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic. LeBrun also reported that Joonas Donskoi will speak with other teams once the NHL’s interview period for UFAs opens Sunday.