- Toronto Sun: It was reported earlier today the Pat Burns had passed away, but that is not the case. TSNs Bob McKenzie spoke with the Burns …
“Pat Burns just called me. Seriously,” McKenzie posted. “Here’s what he said, ‘Here we go again. They’re trying to kill me before I’m dead. I come to Quebec to spend some time with my family and they say I’m dead. I’m not dead, far f—— from it. They’ve had me dead since June. Tell them I’m alive. Set them straight.'”
- TSN: Marc Savard has been suffering from post-concussion syndrome for the past couple weeks. Team team will be cautious with him, and they’ll take it day by day. The team was unaware that he had been having problems the last couple weeks.
- Mike Zeisberger via twitter: While Marc Savard is out, Tyler Seguin will play center.
- Eric Stephens via twitter: Anaheim Ducks GM Bob Murry confirms that club will try Bobby Ryan as a 2nd line center.
- Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Sergei Gonchar and Chris Phillips will be paired together at the start of camp.