- A Russian hockey player at the World Juniors violated the anti-doping agreement.
- Speaking of agreement, the transfer deal between the NHL and the IIHF has expired.
- The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Al Coates as their Director of Player Personnel.
- Brian Costello says the NHLPA should campaign for Ted Lindsay to win the Lifetime Achievement award.
- Ryan Kennedy of the Hockey News says that we shouldn’t discount the role of the NCAA in developing NHL players.
