Rick Dhaliwal: It is possible that free agent defenseman Cody Franson signs this week.
On the Toronto Maple Leafs …
Michael Augello: After re-signing Connor Brown over the weekend, the Maple Leafs are now at 48 contracts. They would have room to bring someone to training camp on a PTO and would be able to sign them, or they could sign a veteran defenseman to a one-year deal. Bringing back defenseman Roman Polak is a possibility.
On Danis Zaripov …
Aivis Kalnins: Among the teams that have some interest in Zaripov are the New York Rangers, Vegas Golden Knights, and New Jersey Devils.