Adrian Dater: Have been hearing lately that the Colorado Avalanche may not be as big of player in free agency as some people may have thought. They have some of their own free agents that they need to sign this year and also for next year.
Canucks undecided on buyouts
Brendan Batchelor: Vancouver Canucks GM Jim Benning said that they haven’t decided if they will be buying anyone out or not.
Could Ekman-Larsson remain with the Coyotes?
Sportsnet 650: Elliotte Friedman on the Oliver Ekman-Larsson timeline: “I believe if this goes on too much longer, he will get to the point where he says “ok that’s enough – I’m coming back”.