Darren Dreger: The Winnipeg Jets and Montreal Canadiens have a strong interest in free agent defenseman Karl Alzner and indications are that they’ve spoken with him.
Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on TSN 1290: “I think Karl Alzner is going to expect a six-year term” as a UFA. Not sure about dollar amount.
On the Tampa Bay Lightning …
Joe Smith: As already been reported, the Lightning have spoken with free agent Kevin Shattenkirk. They weren’t among the early teams to speak with Karl Alzner and Cody Franson.