Kevin Kurz: Sharks GM Doug Wilson on the contract extension talks with Martin Jones and Marc-Edouard Vlasic: “making progress, but still some work to be done.”
Curtis Pashelka: Wilson isn’t saying if they’ll protect 7-3-1 or 8-1 for the expansion draft. It leaves the door open for potential trades.
L.A. Lariviere: Hearing that teams have contacted the Sharks about UFAs Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau. If they are left unprotected, the Vegas Golden Knights are able to negotiate with them.