Neal McHale: Bob McKenzie was on TSN 1050 yesterday and was saying that Hall has given his agent the “green light” to continue contract extension talks with GM Ray Shero. McKenzie adds that Hall was happy with the offseason moves the team made.
Corey Masisak of The Athletic: New Jersey Devils pending free agent forward Taylor Hall said he’s okay with the agent, Darren Ferris, to continue contract extension talks in-season with the Devils if they can’t reach an agreement before the start of the season.
Samantha Pell of the Washington Post: Braden Holtby and Nicklas Backstrom are without a contract beyond this season.