DUCKS NEWS
- As we get closer and closer to the offseason, the Bobby Ryan to Philly rumors have begun to heat up again. [The 700 Level]
- Meanwhile, Bobby Ryan is enjoying his offseason life in Idaho. [Fox Sports West]
- A hearty congratulations to Francois Beauchemin, who finished fourth in Norris voting. [Examiner.com]
- The Fort Wayne Komets have made their first signings of the 2013-14 season. [ECHL.com]
- Devante Smith-Pelly doesn’t like Chris Bosh. I’d replace Chris Bosh with Shane Battier, but the sentiment is appreciated. GO SPURS. [Sporting News]
AROUND THE NHL
- Pavel Datsyuk has signed a three year deal to stay with the Detroit Red Wings. Prepare for at least three more years of terror and dangling! [Windsor Star]
- Will the Pittsburgh Penguins trade winger James Neal to Ottawa in order to make cap room for Kris Letang? [Ottawa Citizen]
- The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Boston Bruins 6-5 in OT to tie the Stanley Cup Final, 2-2. The series will return to Chicago for Game 5 on Saturday. [NHL.com]
- Joe Sakic has announced that the Colorado Avalanche will not use the number one overall draft pick to select American defenseman Seth Jones. Could Jones become this year’s Cam Fowler? [Denver Post]
- The New Jersey Devils have re-signed Mattias Tedenby to a 1 year, $600,000 contract. [In Lou We Trust]