On the New York Islanders ..
Arthur Staple: The Islanders and Ryan Strome agree on a two-year, $5 million contract.
On the Florida Panthers …
Harvey Fialkov: Sources saying that Aaron Ekblad has a mild concussion or concussion-like symptoms.
Bob McKenzie: Ekblad may or may not have a concussion. He does have a stiff neck and is getting treatment on it. He’s currently day-to-day.
Harvey Fialkov: Ekblad has had two prior concussions – one in a World Junior exhibition game in August of 2014 and one last season.
Darren Dreger: Have been told that Ekblad is feeling better today and will probably stay with Team North America for now. He won’t play if there is any risk.
On the World Cup of Hockey …
Tom Gulitti: Dustin Byfuglien and Kyle Palmieri will replace Jack Johnson and Brandon Dubinsky for Team USA tonight.
Pierre LeBrun: Corey Crawford will backup Carey Price tonight for Team Canada.
On the Dallas Stars …
Aivis Kalnins: Valeri Nichushkin‘s new KHL deal has a no-trade clause, a no-movement clause and contains a NHL out after the first year of the deal.
Mark Stepneski: Stars GM Jim Nill said that Radek Faksa missed yesterday’s World Cup game with concussion-like symptoms and will be re-evaluated today.
On the Detroit Red Wings …
Ted Kulfan: Red Wings forward Teemu Pulkkinen said his shoulder is good and is expected to take contact on Friday. Pulkinen expects to be ready for the start of the season.
On the Edmonton Oilers ..
Edmonton Oilers: The Oilers will be bring in Scott Allen, Josh Currie, Ryan Hamilton, Frankie Simonelli & Ryan Vesce to training camp on PTOs.
Jim Matheson: Eric Gryba has accepted the Oilers PTO offer and will be there on Thursday.
On the Vancouver Canucks …
Ben Kuzma: Jack Skille will attend the Canucks training camp on a PTO.
On Las Vegas …
Steve Carp: Las Vegas capped their season tickets deposits yesterday after they hit 16,000.