Tarik El-Bashir: Washington Capitals GM Brian MacLellan said that they are hoping to get Alex Ovechkin signed to a contract extension before free agency opens on Wednesday.
Hurricanes hope to sign Berner and Mrazek, Reimer may interest the Sharks
Pierre LeBrun: The Carolina Hurricanes have spoken to both pending UFAs Jonathan Bernier and Petr Mrazek and are hopeful to get both signed. It’s not known if they’ll be able to get both signed though.
Hurricanes pending UFA James Reimer is expected to hit free agency on Wednesday and he should have some good options.