The San Jose Sharks are in discussions with pending unrestricted free agent Mikael Granlund, who is attracting trade interest from several teams. Granlund, 32, is expected to have talks with the Sharks ahead of the trade deadline, though his contract demands remain unknown. Teams such as the Dallas Stars, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Ottawa Senators, and Carolina Hurricanes are among those likely considering a move for the talented forward.

In other news, the Chicago Blackhawks are contemplating hiring David Carle from Denver. Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks reportedly declined a trade offer involving Mika Zibanejad from the New York Rangers in exchange for J.T. Miller, despite some discussions around the deal.