Rick Dhaliwal: Two NCAA players the Canucks are following are U of Maine defenseman Brady Keeper and Bemidji State University defenseman Zack Whitecloud.
Rick Dhaliwal: Canucks prospect Kole Lind on not signing an entry-level contract yet: “They want me to focus on this season but I expect a lot from myself and definitely expect myself to try and play pro next year and keep up with men.”
On the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders …
Frank Seravalli of TSN: The Penguins would like to acquire a third-line center which would allow Jake Guentzel to move back to the wing beside Sidney Crosby.