- Andy Strickland: Panthers Brian Campbell apparently wants out of Florida. He has two years left at just over $7 million.
- Pierre LeBrun: Islanders GM Garth Snow said that he’s shopping the rights to Dan Boyle. Darren Dreger: Boyle was intrigued by the Islanders offer and interest in him, but is still undecided. He’s holding firm on a two year contract.
- Joe Smith: Dan Boyle may not be a top pairing guy anymore, but he would help out the Lightning’s power play. Boyle’s agent has said that Boyle would be interested in returning to Tampa. He still has a home there. The question would be if the role and money would be a fit for both sides.
- Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: The Ducks and Penguins were after Ryan Kesler at the deadline. Would think that the Flyers could have some interest. Kesler would look good beside Patrick Kane in Chicago.
- James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: If the Maple Leafs were to not re-sign Dave Bolland and to fill their fourth line with inexpensive useful players, they could have $13 million in cap space. Could use that money to get a solid center, a top-four defenseman, two depth forwards and a backup goalie. If they bought out Tim Gleason, they could increase their cap space up to $16 million. Pending RFAs in James Reimer and Cody Franson could be traded.
- Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins have told Shawn Thornton that they won’t be bringing him back. Some candidates to replace Thornton on their roster next season: Jordan Caron, Justin Florek, Craig Cunningham, Matthew Lindblad, Bobby Robins and Anthony Camara.
