from Kevin Kurz of CSNBayArea,

Sharks forward Patrick Marleau would accept a trade to one of three teams, an NHL source has informed CSNCalifornia.com.

The New York Rangers, Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings would all be locations that the Sharks’ all-time leading scorer would deem acceptable.

The Rangers have had scouts at the last two Sharks games, including Doug Risebrough on Tuesday night against the Islanders.

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via Bob McKenzie tweets,

It is less likely SJ asked Marleau to waive NTC and more likely that Marleau asked SJ to explore trade possibilities to select teams.

Some teams aware since early in regular season that SJ's Patrick Marleau may, under right circumstances, look favorably on a trade.

Elliottte Friedman tweet,

At the end of the day, this will be Marleau's decision...unless the Sharks decide not to trade him.

According to generalfanager, Marleau's salary thru the 2016-17 season is $6.5M.