Kevin Kurz: Evander Kane’s agent said that they are in no rush to talk to the San Jose Sharks about a contract extension at this point in time. He said it’s a “mutual feeling out period.” Sharks GM Doug Wilson basically described it the same way.
Paul Hamilton: Sabres GM Jason Botterill said that decision to not re-sign Evander Kane was his decision and no one else’s. Botterill said that there was zero influence from Sabres ownership with regards to Kane.
On the Columbus Blue Jackets and Jack Johnson …
Steve Gorten: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen on Jack Johnson’s future with the team: “It’s still a possibility that he’d want to stay here.