- Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Multiple sources have said that the Blue Jackets and Flyers have discussed a trade that would send Jeff Carter to the Jackets for the 8th overall pick in the 2011 NHL draft and a top 6 forward, presumably RFA winger Jake Voracek. It’s likely not to be finalized until draft day, June 24th. Carter carries a $5.27 million cap hit for 11 years. The Blue Jackets are looking to make a big move as they’ve missed the playoffs 9 of 10 years, and attendance decreased by 2,000 last year. The Jackets and Flyers have been talking trade since January, and picked up at the NHL scouting combine. The Blue Jackets have also talked with the Edmonton Oilers about the 8th overall pick, possibly about Ales Hemsky and/or Tom Gilbert.
- Teemu H via twitter: “”I’ll have a talk with my agent in a day or two and then I’ll be open for comments. Right now I’m forced to remain silent.” – Bryzgalov”
- Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Mike Modano is considering playing next year. “I don’t think I’ve completely shut the door on that,” he said Wednesday. “I’ll think about it the first two weeks of July, see if anybody calls. If not, then I’ll say that’s it. But it depends where and with whom — what the opportunity is.” A return to the Red Wings is unlikely as they already have 10 forwards under contract.
- Tracey Myers via twitter: Chris Campoli’s agent said recovery from right knee surgery a month ago is “ahead of schedule”