Quick Hits: Martin Brodeur, Jonathan Huberdeau, San Jose Sharks, P.K. Subban

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• Don’t be surprised if the Florida Panthers make a play for Martin Brodeur if he hits the free agent market. Brodeur has yet to re-sign with the New Jersey Devils and there is a very real chance he will test free agency. If that should come to pass, the Panthers might see him as the perfect mentor for starting goalie of the future Jakob Markstrom.
• Expect Florida Panthers top prospect Jonathan Huberdeau to break camp with the Panthers this upcoming season. The 19-year-old has nothing left to prove in junior and likely does not need any seasoning in the AHL after registering 72 points in only 37 games in the QMJHL this past season. Huberdeau also led his team, the Saint John Sea Dogs, to the Memorial Cup Semifinals,he has star potential.
• Dave Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News reports the Sharks aren’t expected to sign any of their pending UFAs before July 1. So other clubs will have a shot at forwards Torrey Mitchell, Dominic Moore, Brad Winchester, and Daniel Winnik.
• It is expected that the Montreal Canadiens and P.K. Subban will begin contract talks next week. Subban is slated to become a restricted free agent on July 1st but the Habs will likely try and tie him up in a long-term deal so long as Subban’s demands are reasonable.