KHL Diaries: Ufa based writer Denis Taipov said the Salavat (KHL) has begun contract extension negotiations with the Toronto Maple Leafs first-round pick Rodion Amirov.
If the two-year extension is signed he would be under contract until April of 2023.
Hockey Canada update (or lack of) on Lafreniere … two coaches in close contact with a positive test
Adam Kimelman: Hockey Canada VP Scott Salmond said there hasn’t been a decision made on whether Alexis Lafreniere could play in the World Junior Championships. They need to have a decision by December 6th as all teams need to be together a week before they enter the bubble on December 13th in Edmonton.