Joe Haggerty: Confirms that Patrice Bergeron’s injury “isn’t a ruptured spleen” as he wouldn’t have been able to fly with the team.
Pierre LeBrun: The Maple Leafs retain $500,000 in the Jonathan Bernier deal which gives the Kings an important salary cap savings as they attempt to re-sign defenseman Rob Scuderi.
Darren Dreger: The player or agent may not have been informed yet, but expect the Maple Leafs to buyout Mike Komisarek.
Bob McKenzie: The Canadiens have told Tomas Kaberle that they will be buying him out.
Bob McKenzie: The Canucks announcement for a John Tortorella’s hiring could be Tuesday.