- Ian Mendes via twitter: Bruins coach Julien on Nathan Horton: “He’s got a concussion. There is no way in the world he plays tonight.”
- Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Word around the NHL is “Muller doesn’t interview well and doesn’t have enough experience behind the bench.”
- Darren Dreger via twitter: Craig MacTavish will meet with Winnipeg GM Kevin Cheveldayoff about the head coaching position.
- Darren Dreger via twitter: Marc Bergevin is expected to be named the Blackhawks assistant GM.
- Uffe Bodin (hockeysverige.se) via twitter: SJ Sharks defenseman Niclas Wallin has signed a deal with Lulea (Sweden) and will be their captain next season.
- Andy Strickland via twitter: Blues and Vladimir Sobotka finalize their 3 year, $3.9 million deal. Yearly breakdown: $1.2 million, $1.3 million, $1.4 million.
- Bob McKenzie via twitter: NHL buyout period can’t begin until 48 hours after the Stanley Cup final. Won’t begin until Friday or Saturday, the NHL is still figuring out the exact date/time. The Oilers may buy Sheldon Souray out, but not before the draft as they will “test trade waters/options.”
- Pavel Lysenkov via twitter: Jaromir Jagr’s agent said they have only one KHL offer from Avangard. Omsk doesn’t have enough money.