- James Mirtle via twitter: The GMs were told that the salary cap is expected to be $70.3 million over the summer. Where it will be in the new CBA is obviously not known.
- Dennis Bernstein via twitter: Pierre Maguire said on WFAN at the the Penguins, Blackhawks and Red Wings are the most likely destinations for Zach Parise if he leaves the Devils. He would be shocked if Parise goes to the Rangers.
- Mark Masters via twitter: Oilers GM Steve Tambellini on their 1st overall pick: “At the end of the day, you know, we’re probably going to make the pick.”
- Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Nicklas Lidstrom told Hockey Expressen that he made the decision to retire last week. Eric Francis via twitter: Flames Mark Giordano was eyed last year as a possible “replacement” for Lidstrom before he signed the 5 year, $2o million extension.
- Eric Francis via twitter: The chances of the Flames trading Miikka Kiprusoff the offseason are slim.
- Jim Matheson via twitter: If Ryan Suter doesn’t re-sign with the Predators, it may be the Red Wings vs the Flyers for him.
- Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Canadiens head coaching job is down to Michel Therrien or Marc Crawford. Renaud Lavoie via twitter: Patrick Roy along with other candidates will have another interview soon with the Canadiens soon. Philippe Cantin is also reporting that Roy is still in the mix.
- Darren Dreger via twitter: Iginla trade rumors could heat up. Could Jay Bouwmeester be on the block?
- Craig Custance via twitter: Red Wings GM Ken Holland said that trade talks have already begun at the GM meetings.
- Bill Watters via twitter: If a Roberto Luongo trade happens, it would be trade of cap liabilities. Luongo’s cap hit over 8 years “will cripple the franchise 4 years.”
- Bob McKenzie via twitter: To McKenzie’s understanding, the Ducks have until 5 PM on June 24th to sign Justin Schultz. If they can’t get it done, he’ll be a UFA that won’t be able to sign until July 1st. Ben Kuzma via twitter: The Canucks could be among the serious suitors for Schultz if he hits the open market.
- Kevin Allen via twitter: Coyotes GM Don Maloney is confident he’ll re-sign Shane Doan “because we are both reasonable people.” Maloney added: “We are not looking to pay Shane the league minimum and he’s not looking to get a Richards contract from us.”
- Chris Johnston via twitter: “Mikhail Grigorenko says the #Ducks asked him to take his shoes off during a combine interview. They wanted to look at his feet.”