- NHL PR: “In 1st Round, Clubs may not make a trade during their time-out. For Rounds 2-7, Clubs are permitted to make trades during their time-out.”
- Aaron Portzline: Sergei Bobrovsky deal could be for two years. Expected to be done today, maybe before draft.
- Michael Smith: Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford said he expects to pick at No. 5, though that can change. Scott Morrison: Hurricanes 50-50 on moving the No. 5, working hard on it. Chip Alexander: Rutherford said offers are narrowed down to 3 or 4 teams for the No. 5 pick.
- Bob Stauffer: The Oilers are still in on Braydon Coburn.
- JoAnne Ireland: The Oilers are looking to make a move, but not to move up. Price for Cory Schneider is too high right now. Canucks looking for a 1st and 2nd.
- Darren Dreger: Canucks GM Mike Gillis saying he’s still prepared to be patient and isn’t feeling any pressure to make a deal.
- Ted Kulfan: The Red Wings could be interested in Panthers Tomas Fleischmann if available. Former Wings pick.