- Michael Russo via Twitter: Russo talked to the few NHL Executives and they confirmed that the Stan Bowman and the Blackhawks are still shopping Kris Versteeg.
- EJ Hradek of ESPN: The Senators will listen to offers for Jason Spezza. Though he may not be a top 10 center, teams will still be inquiring. Columbus should consider it as they need a center for Rick Nash. They could also consider looking at Mike Ribeiro. Hradek wonders if the Bruins and Panthers would consider flip-flopping draft picks (#2 and #3). Several teams should have an interest in Sheldon Souray. He has a $5.4 cap hit, but makes $4.5 million in salary the next 2 seasons.
- Dmitry Chesnokov via Twitter: Dmitry provides a link to Filatov’s forum (if it’s really him), and you can ask him questions. Someone asked if he’ll be returning to the NHL next season, he responded “we’ll see”.
- Darren Dreger via Twitter: “People should stop with the Jordan Staal trade rumours. He’s not going anywhere.”
- Steve Conroy and Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: The Atlanta Thrashers have found their new head coach in Craig Ramsey. Ramsey has been the assistant coach for the Boston Bruins the past 3 seasons.