- Bruce Garrioch: The Senators are still talking with teams that are interested in Jason Spezza.
- Bruce Garrioch: With Ryan Kesler out of the way, the Blues can turn their focus to Spezza.
- Mike Kelly: Paul Stastny is likely the Blues first choice if he becomes a UFA, Spezza is their next option.
- Harvey Fialkov: The Panthers are in the hunt for Jason Spezza but not for the top pick.
- Mark Lazerus: Expects the Blackhawks to make moves today – like they did last year with Dave Bolland. They need to shed some salary, with Johnny Oduya as a potential option.
- Chris Kuc: Source saying the Blackhawks are listening to offers for Patrick Sharp.
- Randy Sportak: Told the Flames are trying to get a second top 10 pick but not having much luck.
- Bob Stauffer: Sense that Panthers GM Dale Tallon is trying to create a false market for the first overall pick.
- Rob Mixer: Blue Jackets GM Kekalainen said he assumes they will get the Ducks No. 38 pick, but hasn’t heard yet.
- Joe Haggerty: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli told media to come off “high alert” as he didn’t think they would make any major deals this weekend.
- Renaud Lavoie: Looking like the salary could be set at $68 million for next year which is causing problems. NHL and NHLPA are still talking.