Igor Eronko: The Devils are close to signing Damien Brunner.
Josh Rimer: Rimer was told that the Hurricanes are talking to Ryan Whitney and Ron Hainsey. They would only sign one and less than what they are asking for.
David Alter: Maple Leafs Nazem Kadri on contract talks: “still a lot of work to be done but we’re talking and that’s the important thing”
Adrian Dater: Dater is hearing that a contract extension between the Avalanche and Matt Duchene could be done pretty soon. Dater thinks the new deal could carry a salary cap hit around $6 million per season, and would be for a minimum of four years.