Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Injuries can eat up valuable salary cap space this season. The Avs trading Ian Cole to Minnesota for Greg Pateryn gives them a little flexibility and banks room for the trade deadline.
New Jersey Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald long-term extension switched to a one-year deal when he was promoted to GM this offseason.
Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland called unrestricted free agent goaltender Jimmy Howard but he declined the offer and will be announcing his retirement soon.
Early this past offseason Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and the Edmonton Oilers may have been close on a contract extension but it’s been quiet on that front for a while.