- Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Capitals prospect Evgeny Kuznetsov said to SovSport about coming to NHL next year,
“Because I am not ready. Everyone including me, the coaches, the ownership understand that I need to grow up to the NHL level, to mature physically. 82 games in a season is a serious . . . Both our leagues – the KHL and the MHL are actively evolving and maybe in a year or two I may not even want to go to the NHL at all…”
- George Richards of the Miami Herald: Panthers prospect Jacob Markstrom underwent knee surgery and he is done for the year. He will be ready for training camp.
- Jesse Spector of NY Daily News: The New York Rangers have signed their 2010 1st round pick Dylan McIlrath and their 2009 3rd round pick Ryan Bourque to entry level deals. The 6-5, 215 pound McIlrath has 23 points and 141 PIMs with Moose Jaw (WHL) this season. The 5-9, 170 pound Bourque has 26 goals and 31 assists with Quebec (QMJHL).
