The San Jose Sharks continue to dangle captain Patrick Marleau in hopes of trading him before the start of free agency.
Marleau, who will be making $6.3 million per year over the next two seasons, has a no-trade clause that kicks in July 1.
According to various reports, the Columbus Blue Jackets, Atlanta Thrashers, Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs have expressed an interested in Marleau's services.
The Sharks are believed to be shopping Marleau to free up some cap space in order to re-sign defenseman Brian Campbell and some of their other free agents.