The Nation Network Notebook is a regular feature that rounds up interesting news, stories, and rumours from around the NHL that don’t quite deserve their own article.

Silly season is about to begin. The Flames and Jets reportedly have interest in the Rangers’ Antti Raanta. Teams have until 5 p.m. ET to ask a player with a NMC to waive for the upcoming expansion draft. There’s too many rumours surrounding the Chicago Blackhawks potentially moving a core player.

It begins…

Well, anyways… It's time for the best part of the hockey year: Trades and signings!