- Arthur Staple: Sources saying that defenseman Mark Streit turned down the Islanders best offer and will not be back with the team. Brian Compton: Compton wonders if the Islanders will look to trade Streit’s rights in the upcoming weeks. Compton adds that Streit would be a really good fit with the Oilers. Could help mentor Justin Schultz and would help their power play.
- Renaud Lavoie: Lavoie’s list of potential candidates for the vacant goaltending coach position for the Canadiens:
François Allaire, Vincent Riendeau (Bulldogs) David Marcoux (hockey Canada) Eli Wilson.
- Renaud Lavoie: Francois Allaire has a verbal agreement with Patrick Roy to be the next goaltending coach of the Avalanche.
- Matias Strozyk: Agent said that 3 NHL teams are interested in Jimmie Ericsson. Link to ELiteProspects for stats.
- Chip Alexander: Hurricanes Eric Staal hopes to start skating in July.