- Jordan Eberle, the Edmonton Oilers' first round pick in 2008, could make his NHL debut this season. The Regina Pats, forward's junior club, are out of the running for the playoffs, and their season ends on Saturday. Eberle is expected to join Edmonton's AHL affiliate, Springfield, at that time. [Sources: Edmonton Journal]
- Flames coach Brent Sutter is still fending off gossip suggesting his sudden departure from New Jersey and hiring in Calgary was a planned one. "[Coaching in New Jersey] became difficult because of other people, people more important than the game. Did I expect to be in Calgary after I resigned? No. It was such a quick turnaround because they were given permission within five days to talk to me. They wanted a coach in place and they had a timetable they wanted to adhere to." [Source: New York Post]
- Tomas Kaberle says he's "happy to hear" Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke is open to signing the defenseman to a contract extension. [Source: Toronto Sun]
