Andy Graziano: Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper yesterday on the status of Brayden Point: “Sometimes you have to protect them from themselves. But in this situation, I’m hoping it’s not the last time we’re going to see Pointer, and we might be able to see him as early as (Thursday) night.”
Erik Erlendsson: Cooper said today that Point will be a game-time decision.
Craig Morgan: The Arizona Coyotes officially hire Bill Armstrong as their next GM.
Pierre LeBrun: Have been told that Armstrong’s deal is for five years at around $1 million per year.