Quick Hits: Leafs targeting Prust and Doan? Tuukka close … Staal-Canes getting close … Flames want shot at Schultz

Bill Watters via twitter: Don’t be surprised if Brandon Prust and Shane Doan become Maple Leafs. Both have been targeted since April.

Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Told that Tuukka Rask and Bruins are close on a contract extension.

Chris Botta via twitter: Islanders hope P.A. Parenteau stays, but know that he’s been offered half the total money he can get on the open market.

John Buccigross via twitter: Not a surprise, but look for Jordan Staal to sign a long term deal soon. Pierre LeBrun via twitter: The Hurricanes are hoping to have Jordan Staal signed to a contract extension within the next 2 weeks.

Mike Heika via twitter: Stars Jamie Benn wants to keep contract negotiations out of the media.

Dan Rosen via twitter: Flames GM Jay Feaster hopes to have a crack at Justin Schultz.

Oct. 8th: Season starts in North America

Nov. 1st and 2nd: Global Series – Florida and Dallas in Tampere, Finland

Dec. 31st: NHL Winter Classic – St. Louis vs. Chicago at Wrigley Field

Jan. 18th: Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada

Feb. 10th – Feb. 21st: 4 Nations Face-Off – Canada, Finland, Sweden and the United States in Boston and Montreal

Mar. 1st: NHL Stadium Series – Detroit vs. Columbus at Ohio State University

Mar. 7th: NHL Trade Deadline (3:00 PM ET)

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