The Oilers are believed to be seeking a puck-moving defenseman as the regular season nears. They want the defenseman to be able to move the puck to their young, exciting forwards. "There are too many Oiler defenseman into the double-clutch mode, not willing to risk a headman pass even if the worst thing that happens is an icing and a face-off in their end," writes the Edmonton Journal.

The Bruins may be "sniffing around" to see what they could get for Brad Marchand on the trade market. Boston would probably seek a first-rounder plus another asset. Marchand, a restricted free agent, hasn't been able to reach a deal with the Bruins.

A tweeter who claims to be a former NHL scout and minor league player says the Flames are chasing Vincent Lecavalier, according to a source. The Flames spent the offseason cleaning up a financial mess and they are now comfortably under the cap. Next season, they could have about $23 million to spend in free agency. Acquiring Lecavalier would bring a $7.73 million cap hit through the 2020 season.