from Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet,

- I don’t think that’s the case for Edmonton’s Mike Smith, at least not yet. There were some rumblings the Oilers and their competitive goaltender were working on a one-year deal, but that appears to be bad info at this time. There were also talks with Riley Sheahan, but the organization was also considering focusing on the season and worrying about business after.

- I haven’t seen this particular player, but have heard Detroit and San Jose are among those eying 26-year-old centre Fredrik Handemark from Malmo in the Swedish league.

- his got lost in everything else, but it should be noted that Anthony Mantha made it clear he wants to be a Red Wing.

“Hopefully, I can stay here for a long time,” he told Detroit reporters. “That’s what I want. I want to change this team around.”

He needs an extension, and thinks discussions would be “complicated” because he’s only played 43 games. Teams need good players, and a guy who gets four points against Tampa Bay certainly qualifies.

more, a lot of coronavirus talk..