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On Shattenkirk:
One source texted me , "Toronto is being the most aggressive in terms of Shattenkirk. They believe they can extend him, but will need to convince Kevin."
On Vanek:
More surrounding Vanek and Chicago..It is so hard to imagine the Red Wings helping out their former divisional foe, but all's fair right now..
On Parenteau...
A lot of other reporters are still saying he will be dealt, and while it is possible I was just told AGAIN Shero would love to sign him and keep him in NJ for the rebuild...
On Duchene...
This is going to go down to the wire...four teams, all with differing sorts of offers, but all serious: Montreal, NY Islanders, Buffalo and Columbus...Some are saying Nashville and NJ, but so far I am not hearing the same...
more to come....