Aivis Kalnins: Doesn’t appear that Stephane Da Costa will return to CSKA Moscow next season and it’s looking more likely that he’ll return to the NHL.
Aivis Kalnins: The Montreal Canadiens have spoken with Da Costa, though not sure where talks stand. The Vegas Golden Knights have also shown interest in Da Costa.
On the Winnipeg Jets …
Ken Wiebe: Expect that the Jets and Connor Hellebuyck will work out a bridge deal before they have their arbitration hearing.
On the New Jersey Devils …
Steve Lichtenstein of CNS New York: Devils GM Ray Shero is aware that the organization lacks NHL quality and quantity on their blue line.