Adrian Dater: Hearing that the Colorado Avalanche and Nikita Zadorov are close on a deal that could be in the low $2 million range.
Adrian Dater: It might be awhile before the Avalanche announce the deal, but the sides are close.
On the Vancouver Canucks and Bo Horvat …
Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Restricted free agent center Bo Horvat is still looking for a contract from the Vancouver Canucks.
Term shouldn’t be a big issue. It will likely be a six-year deal as the Canucks don’t want to go eight years.