Danny Austin of the Calgary Herald: Both Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy and goaltender Jacob Markstrom were ‘non-committal’ when talking about Markstrom’s future with the team at their media availability. Markstrom when asked if he wanted to be a part of the Flames next season if they are focusing more on development and less about winning. “I don’t know, but what I do know and what I tell you guys every day is I love winning hockey games,” Markstrom said. “That’s the competitive side of me, that’s every time I lace up the skates that’s something I urge and I want to accomplish, I want to win ..read more

The Calgary Flames will sit down with Jacob Markstrom after the season Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff: Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy said he’ll be talking to goaltender Jacob Markstrom outlining their plan for him and the organization. If Markstrom afterwards wants to move on, then they’ll go from there. “We need to sit down and talk,” Conroy said. “I need to see where Marky’s head is at – if I can add something , see what he is thinking. We just need to sit down and have a conversation after the season. Right now I just want him to play and focus, he’s been banged up a little bit, and hope ..read more

The Calgary Flames will sit down with Jacob Markstrom after the season Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff: Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy said he’ll be talking to goaltender Jacob Markstrom outlining their plan for him and the organization. If Markstrom afterwards wants to move on, then they’ll go from there. “We need to sit down and talk,” Conroy said. “I need to see where Marky’s head is at – if I can add something , see what he is thinking. We just need to sit down and have a conversation after the season. Right now I just want him to play and focus, he’s been banged up a little bit, and hope ..read more

Buffalo Sabres coach likely back next season even if a change is justified Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic: (mailbag) Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams said at the trade deadline that he expects head coach Don Granato to be back with the team next year. Don’t think they will make a change but they’d be justified to make one. If Granato is back, they may want to reassess their assistant coaches. Don’t think that there will be any major ramifications if the Sabres miss the playoffs but it might create some though decisions for Adams on who he wants to include in their core group for the future. Dec ..read more

Buffalo Sabres coach likely back next season even if a change is justified Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic: (mailbag) Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams said at the trade deadline that he expects head coach Don Granato to be back with the team next year. Don’t think they will make a change but they’d be justified to make one. If Granato is back, they may want to reassess their assistant coaches. Don’t think that there will be any major ramifications if the Sabres miss the playoffs but it might create some though decisions for Adams on who he wants to include in their core group for the future. Dec ..read more

Ottawa Taking Their Time On Finding A Coach Bruce Garrioch Of the Ottawa Sun: For the Ottawa Senators, there is no urgency on finding a coach. Jacques Martin will coach out the remaining 15 games then continue his advisory role. He will help Steve Staios find the next man behind the bench. Now, this is where the intrigue rises some. Who does Ottawa have in mind? One of the big things the Senators have to fix is a goaltending issue. Yes, that means get in line this summer. By the way, that coach finding process has already started. Some candidates include Craig Berube, Todd McLellan, Brad Shaw ..read more

Ottawa Taking Their Time On Finding A Coach Bruce Garrioch Of the Ottawa Sun: For the Ottawa Senators, there is no urgency on finding a coach. Jacques Martin will coach out the remaining 15 games then continue his advisory role. He will help Steve Staios find the next man behind the bench. Now, this is where the intrigue rises some. Who does Ottawa have in mind? One of the big things the Senators have to fix is a goaltending issue. Yes, that means get in line this summer. By the way, that coach finding process has already started. Some candidates include Craig Berube, Todd McLellan, Brad Shaw ..read more

Some of the top NCAA free agents that teams are keeping an eye on Steven Ellis: The top 10 NCAA free agents to keep an eye on as their seasons come to an end soon. Signing them won’t cost much and most are in the ‘bottom-line/bottom-paring’ area. Collin Graf, RW, 21 (Quinnipiac, ECAC) – He could have middle-six potential. Jacob Quillan, C, 22 (Quinnipiac, ECAC) – Bottom-six and can kill penalties. Dylan Anhorn, LHD, 24 (St. Cloud State, NCHC) – He’s 25 years old and could be a depth defenseman T.J. Hughes, C, 22 (University of Michigan, Big 10) Victor Ostman, G, 23 (Maine, Hockey East) – Needs ..read more

Quick hits on the Calgary Flames, Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers Pittsburgh Penguins, Los Angeles Kings and a few more Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There could be three big goaltenders available his offseason in Jacob Markstrom, Juuse Saros and Linus Ullmark. A buyers market. The Calgary Flames didn’t move Markstrom as they felt the offers weren’t good enough. A Noah Hanifin extension in Vegas wouldn’t surprise anyone and the Dallas Stars could look to extend Chris Tanev. Believe Ullmark wouldn’t waive his no-trade to the Los Angeles Kings. Believe the Bruins were talking ..read more

The Avs are one of several teams interested in free agent Marcus Sylvegard Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now: According to an Expressen report out of Sweden, the Colorado Avalanche are one of the teams that his interested in winger Marcus Sylvegard. The 24-year-old is one of the SHL’s top scorers. It’s believed the Florida Panthers are the front-runner. The Avs and Calgary Flames have shown interest. A scout on Sylvegard: “I think he is worth a shot. There has always been concerns about his skating and I still think it is a concern, but how much of a concern? As a player, he is a shoot-first s ..read more