- Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: The Minnesota Wild have an extra 2nd round picks, 3 picks in the top 57, and 4 picks in the top 69. The Wild’s GM Chuck Fletcher treats draft picks as ‘currency’ and may look to packing his 2 2nd round picks and move up to late in the 1st round. Fletcher has had some conversations with some of the teams UFAs, but it looks like only a couple may be re-signed, and that might be after July 1st. Their unrestricted free agents are Boogard, Nolan, Scott, Ebbett, Hnidy, and Earl.
- Cam Inman of the Contra Costa Times: Inman thinks Evgeni Nabokov’s Sharks legacy is hinging on this series with the Blackhawks. If they don’t come back, and Nabokov struggles, he may be playing his final games in a Sharks uniform. He has had a strong playoff, but it might not be enough.
- Aaron Portzline of teh Columbus Dispatch: Scott Arniel had his second interview with the Columbus Blue Jackets yesterday, and will be meeting with the Atlanta Thrashers either today or tomorrow. The Blue Jackets are waiting to talk with AHL Hamilton Bulldogs coach, Guy Boucher, who’s team is still playing.