Bob McKenzie: The NY Rangers are close to signing free agent Brendan Smith to a four-year contract extension.
Bob McKenzie: Smith’s deal will carry a salary cap hit of $4.35 million.
Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on TSN 690: “I know that one of my #NYR sources on the draft floor suggested that they would kick tires on Joe Thornton.”
On the Dallas Stars …
Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on TSN 1260 on the Dallas Stars: “I think they’re going to add a forward or two” and that it makes sense this veteran team would look to add a veteran player.