Jim Matheson: The Coyotes plan on talking with former Oilers coach Todd Nelson about a head coaching position.
Craig Morgan: Coyotes GM John Chayka said that reports that they will interview Todd Richards for their head coaching vacancy are a little premature. The Coyotes haven’t created a candidate list year.
On some UFAs that received interest yesterday …
David Pagnotta: UFA forward Martin Hanzal had plenty of interest yesterday.
David Pagnotta: Forward Tyler Pitlick won’t be back with the Oilers next year and was getting lots of interest yesterday.