The Nation Network Notebook is a regular feature that rounds up interesting news, stories, and rumours from around the NHL that don’t quite deserve their own article.

The Vegas Golden Knights might be making moves as soon as this week. Ilya Kovalchuk is newly connected to teams like San Jose, St. Louis, and Toronto in the latest rumours. Dallas might have one of their former first-round draft picks returning next season. Could Evander Kane be heading to Los Angeles?

Is Vegas Ready to Deal?

George McPhee said he's spoken to Botterill once and expects to again soon.