Pro Hockey Talk: The Panthers were sold for $230 million to Vincent Viola.
James Mirtle: Maple Leafs coach Randy Carlyle on John-Michael Liles: “The feelings inside the coaches’ and management’s office should be left there… We know there’s tough decisions coming.”
Joe Haggerty: Milan Lucic said there is nothing confirmed about him being in Dumb and Dumber 2, but he is interested.
CapGeek: Tim Thomas’ bonuses: $250,000 for 15, 20 and 25 wins. If the Panthers make the playoffs and he has a minimum of 10 games, $500,000 bonus.
Michael Russo: The Wild put Jake Dowell and Tyler Cuma on waivers according to sources. Dowell may not be reassigned right away if he clears.
Renaud Lavoie: Waivers today: Gabriel Dumont (Mon), Bobby Butler (Fla), Cuma and Dowell (Min).
Arthur Staple: Islanders Kyle Okposo (eye) has been cleared to practice and should play on Sunday.
Ansar Khan: Red Wings Danny DeKeyser said that he twisted his knee on Wednesday but it’s not significant. Should be ready for the season opener.
Chris Kuc: Blackhawks Marian Hossa was back on the ice practicing.
