- Adrian Dater via twitter: “Maple Leafs are NOT in talks with Avs over Stastny. Won’t happen”
- Nick Kypreos via twitter: Possible Ryan Smyth to the Calgary Flames is on hold until the Smyth finds out the Oilers stance.
- TSN: The Lightning have signed Eric Brewer to a 4 year, $16 million deal.
- Todd Cordell via twitter: A source is saying that the Flyers may try to trade Sergei Bobrovsky tonight.
- Chris Botta via twitter: The Islanders are looking at trading for a late 1st round pick.
- Andy Strickland via twitter: The Blues have been trying to get into the 1st round unsuccessfully. They have 5 picks in the 2nd and 3rd rounds.
- Adam Jahns of the Chicago Sun Times: The Blackhawks have 5 picks in the top 80, and could consider moving their 18th overall pick. Teams might be willing to offer up a veteran player for the pick. Blackhawks could be looking for role players with experience.
- Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Penguins GM Ray Shero says that Jagr process continues. Haven’t made an offer yet.
- Helene Elliott via twitter: The LA Kings have sold 2 luxury suites and 154 season seats over the last 2 days after the Richards trade.
- Toronto Maple Leafs via twitter: The Maple Leafs have added Rick Dudley to their management team.
- Pierre LeBrun via twitter: The Canadiens haven’t had any talks with RFA Josh Gorges, but his agent hopes to see Gauthier this weekend.
- Dan Tencer via twitter: Tons of talk about movement within the top 4, lots of buzz.
- Howard Berger via twitter: Free agent Tim Brent hasn’t heard anything from the Maple Leafs, and is a little disappointed.
- Andy Strickland via twitter: The Capitals have some interest in bringing Jason Arnott back. He’s looking for a 2 year deal.