- Chris Stevenson of the Toronto Sun: One NHL scout has said that the Maple Leafs have been testing the waters with Phil Kessel’s name. “I was kind of surprised to hear his name as a possibility, but Kessel’s available,” the scout said. Another scout had heard his name mentioned, but others hadn’t. In an email, Burke “vehemently denied” that he was shopping Kessel.
- Capitals GM George McPhee has said to be dangling Alex Semin.
- The Avalanche are looking to a guy like Jonathan Bernier to be their ‘goalie of the future’.
- John-Michael Liles is available and Stevenson thinks the Avs may be able to get a 1st round pick.
- The Canadiens may have an interest in JP Dumont, but rumor is he won’t waive his no trade to go to Montreal or anywhere else.
- Nick Kypreos via twitter: The Edmonton Oilers have placed Sheldon Souray on re-entry waivers.
- Will DePaoli via twitter: The Blues are looking to shed some salary, notably Brad Boyes. Patrick Berglund is also in play.
- Will DePaoli via twitter: DePaoli doesn’t think Jason Arnott’s future will be decided until deadline day.
- Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Flames GM Jay Feaster on adding someone before the deadline, “Yes, if we can add in a way that makes sense, and by that I mean part of it will depend on the pricing,.”
- Sean Leahy via twitter: Jordin Tootoo has been cleared to return to the Nashville Predators by the league and PA.