- Dennis Bernstein via twitter: Bob McKenzie said that Kings are in trade discussions involving Jonathan Bernier and Dustin Brown, though nothing is close.
- Nick Kypreos via twitter: There is plenty of talk involving Stars Steve Ott. Teams that are showing interest: Canucks, Leafs and Flyers, but the Stars want a significant piece back. Todd Cordell via twitter: McKenzie said on TSN 1050 that the Canucks are “big time in on Steve Ott.”
- Todd Cordell via twitter: Leafs GM Brian Burke on NHL Home Ice: “We’ve got a bunch of stuff going but nothing that feels imminent, no.”
- Bob McKenzie via twitter: Islanders GM Garth Snow and Evgeni Nabokov’s agent, Don Meehan, spoke today and will meet again. Nothing imminent.
- Nick Kypreos via twitter: Senators goalie Craig Anderson cut his hand at home and is expected to miss a few games.
- Jesse Rogers via twitter: Scouting the Blackhawks – Stars: 2 Blues, Kings, Jets, Hurricanes and others.