Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Simmons thinks that Randy Carlyle has about a 40 game window to improve the Leafs or he could be out of job, regardless of the extension. David Clarkson will get a shot to be on the Leafs second line, if he doesn’t make it, he’ll be battling for ice-time in the bottom-six. There appears to be 10 players fighting for spots on the Leafs third and fourth lines.
Tom Gulitti: Ryan Carter will likely attend Devils training camp, likely without a contract. Since he doesn’t have a contract with the Devils, if he gets offered a deal by someone else, he could move on.
Chris Johnston: Sense from players who know Daniel Alfredsson well is that he isn’t sure if his health will allow him to keep playing.
Bob Stauffer: Sounding like the Oilers won’t be inviting anyone to training camp on a tryout.
Renaud Lavoie: Feeling that Francis Bouillon will get a tryout for training camp, with Montreal being an option.
Joe Smith: Leland Irving will be the only player attending the Lightning’s camp on a tryout according to GM Steve Yzerman.
Matt Brown: Maple Leafs defenseman Stephane Robidas said on Monday that he hasn’t been cleared for contract and is hoping to be able to get into their final two exhibition games.
Josh Yohe: Penguins Olli Maatta is still not able to take contact yet, but appears to be ahead of schedule.
Marc Antoine Godin: Pat LaFontaine’s name has come up in the Department of Players Safety as a potential replacement for Brian Leetch.
