- 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.