Katie Carrera: Capitals GM McPhee said they would match any offer sheets their players receive.
Josh Rimer: Oilers GM Craig MacTavish won’t be announcing a Sam Gagner contract extension today, but they are working on one.
CapGeek: In the Jonathan Bernier trade to the Maple Leafs, they retained $437,500 of Matt Frattin’s contract, $62,500 of Ben Scrivens. The Maple Leafs have used two of three retained salary spots in 2013-14.
Bruce Garrioch: Senators Daniel Alfredsson is back in Sweden. Sources are saying he’s leaning towards playing but asked GM Bryan Murray for some more time.
John Shannon: The City of Glendale called a meeting for Friday to discuss the Arena deal and the future of the Coyotes.