A restricted free agent defenseman remains a priority for the team as negotiations continue, with the organization expressing optimism about securing his services. Meanwhile, the status of another key player’s contract situation has been described as unchanged, suggesting no immediate resolution or major developments. The focus appears to be on finalizing deals before the deadline, though no updates on specific terms or timelines have been provided. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how these discussions unfold in the coming days.

Horcoff hopes to sign restricted free agent defenseman; Larkin situation ‘status quo’