Renaud Lavoie: With the start of free agency drawing closer, it seems less likely that Tampa Bay Lightning will be trading the rights to pending UFA defenseman David Savard.
Canadiens eyeing a KHL defenseman
Chris Johnston: KHL defenseman Chris Wideman could sign with the Montreal Canadiens. He’s eligible to sign a deal on Wednesday.
Red Wings talking to teams about Bertuzzi
David Pagnotta: The Detroit Red Wings continue to talk to teams about restricted free agent Tyler Bertuzzi.