The Daily: All Marner Options on the Table?; Mickey, Daniels on Top

This week’s NHL scouting combine isn’t just about looking at prospects for the NHL draft later this month. Plenty of trades and signings start at the combine with meetings between general managers, or a GM and an agent. The Mitch Marner name probably came up often.

TSN’s Pierre LeBrun was at the combine this week and talked to Toronto GM Brad Treliving about Marner.  LeBrun said Treliving said everything is still on the table when it comes to Marner. What that means to him is there could be a trade or Marner could be at training camp ready to play for the Maple Leafs.

There could even be an extension.

That makes sense when you consider that Marner controls all of this because he has a full no-movement clause.

But in an interview on a TSN show, LeBrun said teams executives and agents gather plenty of information at the NHL scouting combine and many likely have a better idea about Marner’s and the Maple Leafs’ desires. LeBrun said it was evident that Treliving talked with several GMs at the event.

Does it mean, Marner could be presented with a trade to consider soon?

Red Wings In Case You Missed It

Czech standout Jakub Rychlovsky says getting a contract from the Detroit Red Wings is a “dream come true.”

Moritz Seider, negotiating a new contract this summer, boasts a durability that links him to Detroit greats of the past, including Gordie Howe and Nicklas Lidstrom

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Red Wings Offseason

The Red Wings are tops in the league in one category:

Best in the biz. 📺🙌

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— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) June 6, 2024

Of course, Red Wings fans already know this. Daniels is an insightful, colorful and professional broadcaster and Redmond brings passion and an entertaining style to the booth.

Hockey Now Network

Chicago: Blackhawks hire Hockey Night in Canada broadcaster Rick Ball for local telecasts. Darren Pang remains the analyst. Chicago Blackhawks

Colorado: Suspended forward Valeri Nichushkin will play in a Russian summer. Colorado Avalanche.

Florida: Alan Greenberg looks at how GM Bill Zito’s moves turned the Panthers into a powerhouse. Florida Panthers. 

New Jersey: James Nichols lists five centers the Devils need to target, including Vegas standout Chandler Stephenson. in their UFA shopping this summer. New Jersey Devils.

San Jose: Sheng Peng explores whether the Sharks should make a pitch for Jake Guentzel. San Jose Sharks.