Joe Smith: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman said that his deal with Vegas involving them selecting Jason Garrison and protecting roster players was done last week.
Bryan Burns: Yzerman on their moves: “It gives us cap space to do some things. I can’t guarantee what will get done, but it gives us cap space to do that.”
Joe Smith: Yzerman said that he’s “very interested” and is hopeful they will be able to re-sign unrestricted free agent Yanni Gourde.
On the San Jose Sharks …
Kevin Kurz: There were no side deals between the Sharks and Vegas, with Vegas selecting David Schlemko.