- George Richards: Oilers Craig MacTavish and Kevin Lowe attended the Maple Leafs and Panthers game. Others scouting the game: Avalanche, Ducks, Canadiens, Blues, Kings, Blackhawks, Bruins, Flames, Blue Jackets, Stars, Canucks, Coyotes and Predators.
- Chris Kuc: Scouting the Flames-Blackhawks game: Ducks, Red Wings, Oilers, Panthers, Kings, Devils, Islanders, Senators, Flyers, Penguins, Sharks, Lightning, Canucks and Jets.
- Lou Korac: Scouting the Blues-Oilers game: Blackhawks, Canadiens, Canucks and Stars. The Blackhawks, Canadiens and Canucks are regulars.
- David Alter: Clarke MacArthur is day-to-day with an upper-body injury and was held out of last night’s game as a precaution.
- Tracey Myers: It would a “stretch” if Blackhawks Patrick Sharp is ready to go on Friday.
- Chris Kuc: Blackhawks Marian Hossa could be ready to get back into the lineup on Friday against the Ducks.
- Renaud Lavoie: Penguins Marc-Andre Fleury’s neck was sore after being hit last night. Will know later today if the injury is serious or not.