The NHL says it is looking closely at the deal because it takes Hossa past his magical 40th birthday, writes Tim Sassone.
Former Red Wings winger Dallas Drake now owns a stake in a North American Hockey League team.
Any concern from Wings fans about Nicklas Lidstrom possibly hanging up the skates, can be put on hold for now, explains George Sipple of the Detroit Free Press.
While the Oilers’ pursuit of Dany Heatley has stopped, at least defenseman Ladislav Smid only has good things to say about Edmonton as a city.
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal is reporting that Charlie Huddy could become an assistant coach (in charge of defense) with the Dallas Stars.
Rich Chere of the Newark Star-Ledger has all the details on the eight New Jersey signings from Friday.
The Penguins are happy with the depth signings of Wyatt Smith and Wade Brookbank. Meanwhile, goaltender John Curry has signed a two-year deal with the Penguins.
The Blues have signed defenseman Brendan Bell to a one-year contract, writes Jeremy Rutherford.
Lightning owner, Len Barrie, has paid the other Lightning owner, Oren Koules, to satisfy a debt owed.