from Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet,

- Some whispers, but zero conformation, we are getting close to a Boston GM decision. Internal candidate Don Sweeney remains the favourite. Two of their other interviewees were Paul Fenton and George McPhee, although I’d assume there were more.

McPhee is in the Toronto picture, as is Tampa assistant GM Julien BriseBois, although that is extremely unlikely.

- It’s a pretty eclectic group chasing the San Jose job.

As of last weekend, the Sharks were the only team that’s asked for permission to speak to Randy Carlyle and Doug Wilson’s old defence partner (Anaheim GM Bob Murray) would give a good recommendation. There have been other interviewees with NHL lead experience (Dan Bylsma, Peter DeBoer), some without it (Dave Lowry) and who knows who else.

How much influence will Sharks’ director of player development Larry Robinson have? He coached with DeBoer when the Devils reached the Stanley Cup Final.

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