- Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The application for Jamie Benn’s work visa wasn’t submitted until Friday, and since they don’t work on the weekends, it hasn’t been granted yet. Benn can’t be on the Stars roster until it’s granted. If the visa isn’t granted by 5 pm EST today, he won’t be able to play tonight. If Benn is able to play, he may find himself on a line with Loui Eriksson and Jaromir Jagr. Center Derek Roy is questionable with a groin issue. Jagr is expected to be back in the lineup after missing a game with a sore back. Backup goalie Cristopher Nistorp is on the IR with a groin injury.
- John Shannon via twitter: Jason Arnott didn’t pass his physical with the NY Rangers. Steve Zipay via twitter: They “will not be proceeding” a deal with him anymore.
- Michael Russo via twitter: The Wild returned defenseman Matt Dumba to Red Deer of the WHL.
- Sam Carchidi via twitter: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren said that it was in the “best interest” of Scott Laughton to return him to junior.
- George Richards via twitter: The Panthers AHL team, San Antonio, released Jon Sim from a PTO.
- Jesse Spector via twitter: The Ducks have called up forward Emerson Etem and defenseman Sami Vatanen from the AHL. Peter Holland and Jordan Hendry were sent to down.