- Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Lee Stempniak and his 28 goals last year isn’t getting any offers above $1.5 million.
- Ira Kaufman of the Tampa Tribune: Lecavalier will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee to repair the meniscus. Recovery time is 3-4 weeks, so he’ll be ready for training camp.
- Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penguins GM Ray Shero told his coaches that he’ll make a decision on Bill Guerin next week. Guerin would need to take a pay cut from the $2 million he made last year.
- EJ Hradek via twitter: The NHL has confirmed one rule change, “Regulation/OT wins (shootout Ws EXCLUDED) now will be first way to break ties in the standings.”
- Ben Wright via twitter: Nik Antropov will be ready for training camp, but currently his hip isn’t 100%.