Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Quebec City and Houston have shown interest in having an NHL team. The NHL has met with the Palletta family of Burlington, Ontario – who wouldn’t mind bringing another team to Southwestern Ontario (referring to the Palletta’s).
It’s believed that an Arizona Coyotes sale is brewing.
Many teams like the idea of expanding the playoffs – Gary Bettman doesn’t.
Multiple sources have said that the Pittsburgh Penguins have “tested the market” for winger Phil Kessel. The Penguins appear to be holding off for now, but could revisit later.