TSN: Darren Dreger said that Vancouver Canucks GM Jim Benning is going to be talking with Tanner Pearson’s agent Joe Resnick soon on a potential contract extension.
“Tanner Pearson earns $3.75 million. This is the final year of his contract, so do the Vancouver Canucks have the wherewithal to meet that or go above $3.75 million? Again, discussions about to get going and then it’s up to the Canucks to decide what happens with Pearson after that.”
Canucks getting calls on some pending UFAs
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Vancouver Canucks have received calls on defensemen Alexander Edler (NMC) and Jordie Benn (five-team NTC).