Rick Dhaliwal: Canucks GM Jim Benning on free agency: “We want to be thoughtful with the use of money. We want players who will help our young kids.”
Rick Dhaliwal: Canucks goaltending prospect Michael DiPietro on not having a contract yet: “I have a great agent in Darren Ferris, I leave that to him. I love being a Canucks prospect, hopefully things work out.”
On the Dallas Stars …
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars have the 31-year old Ben Bishop locked up for another five season, but once again he’s been hit with injuries.