Slap shots: Brendan Shanahan, Sergei Zubov and Alex Tanguay

The off-season remains in a lull. Here are a few recent rumor stories circulating among reporters:

• Brendan Shanahan looks like he’s going to sign with either the New Jersey Devils or New York Rangers. Read about it by clicking here.
• According to the Dallas Morning News, defenseman Sergei Zubov isn’t likely to return to the Dallas Stars.
• Alex Tanguay’s agent confirms that the Florida Panthers are one of about six teams looking to sign the UFA winger. Read the Florida Sun Sentinel article by clicking here. According to the article, other teams that could be in the mix include the Coyotes, Oilers, Islanders, Senators and Stars.