- Bruce Garrioch via twitter: The New Jersey Devils continue to look for trading partners, but haven’t been able to find any takes just yet. It’s looking like they are going to have to bury money in the minors.
- Tim Sassone of the Daily Herald: Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Nick Boynton was hit with a one game suspension for making a throat-cutting gesture after a fight with Lightning Blair Jones on Wednesday night. He’ll be suspended for the 1st regular season game, and can continue to play in the pre-season. Video at the bottom of this entry
- Helene Elliott via twitter: Anaheim Ducks owner Samuelis said that the teams payroll will stay in the $54-55 million range, despite losing “double-digit millions”. They are not looking for partners.
- Helene Elliott of the LA Times: Brayden Schenn, 5th overall pick in ’09, is vying for a job on the LA Kings 4th line. Schenn is wearing a supportive brace on his knee that he injured in rookie camp. Schenn centered Kyle Clifford and Oscar Moller for most of last night’s game. If he doesn’t make the Kings, he’ll have to go back to junior as he’s still too young to play in the AHL (have to be 20, he’s still only 19).
- Kevin Allen via twitter: Colin Wilson will likely be a top 6 forward for the Nashville Predators this year, will be on the wing and not at center.
- Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: There may only be 2 spots still available on the Atlanta Thrashers roster, their 4th line center and 7th defenseman. Nigel Dawes and Fredrik Pettersson should make the team according to Vivlamore.
- Ben Kuzma via twitter: There was a rumor floating around Vancouver yesterday that Darcy Hordichuk was placed on waivers, but that is not true.
- Bob McKenzie via twitter: Maple Leafs defenseman Brett Lebda was seen leaving the arena last night with his arm in a sling. Jonas Siegel tweeted that Lebda has a bruised shoulder according to coach Ron Wilson.
- Joanne Ireland of the Edmonton Journal: Nikolai Khabibulin hasn’t played in an exhibition game yet, but his time is coming, he’ll play in 2 of the 4 remaining pre-season games. Khabibulin hasn’t been in a game since last November.