Lance Lysowski: Sources are saying that the Buffalo Sabres haven’t approached former Pittsburgh Penguins GM Jim Rutherford about a position in their hockey operations.
Rutherford would seem to a natural fit with GM Kevyn Adams and assistant GM Jason Karmanos.
Darran Dreger: The Sabres have interviewed Rikard Gronborg for their head coaching position.
John Vogl: Sabres GM Adams said on WGR 550 that they have had initial contract extension talks with the defenseman Rasmus Dahlin.
Preds will be talking to the Kraken
John Glennon: Nashville Predators GM David Poile said that they would be very happy if goaltender Pekka Rinne for one more season.