- Darren Dreger via twitter: Ryan Smyth is traded to the Edmonton Oilers for Gilbert Brule and a 4th round pick.
- Paul Hunter via twitter: Leafs assistant GM Dave Nonis says the Leafs will sign free agent on July 1st “if the price tags make sense for us.”
- Damian Cristodero via twitter: Steve Yzerman on Sean Bergenheim talks,
“I’m not real optimistic at this time that we’re going to be able to reach any agreement.”
- Damien Cox via twitter: Maple Leafs are unlikely to make another significant move, may trade down from the 25th pick.
- Larry Brooks via twitter: A Ryan Smyth trade could open up space for LA to go after Brad Richards, but it’s hard for Brooks to envision GM Lombardi with 2 massive veteran contracts.
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