Chip Alexander: Carolina Hurricanes GM Don Waddell said that defenseman Brett Pesce would be close to being able to return when the season gets back underway.
Defensemen Dougie Hamilton and Sami Vatanen, and goaltender James Reimer are ready to return.
Arpon Basu: Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin said that if doctors decide it’s too dangerous for Max Domi to play because he’s diabetic, he won’t play.
Pittsburgh Penguins: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford on injured forward Jake Guentzel: “Jake is going through his rehab.