Wild, Penguins, Canadiens, Red Wings All Interested in Brunner

The Minnesota Wild, Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal Canadiens, and the Detroit Red Wings are all intersted in Swiss international Damien Brunner. The forward scored 60 points in 45 games for Zug in the NLA. This is eliteprospects.com 's analysis of Brunner,"A slick offensive forward who can shoot as well as pass the puck. Has great wheels and hands. Plays a gritty game. (EP)"

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Leafs signs Komarov

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Dynamo Moscow player Leo Komarov to an entry level contract. The gritty forward has transformed from a pest into a strong all around player. He was drafted by the Leafs in 2006 180th overall. The catch here is that if he does not make the Leafs roster by November, he can return back to the KHL. Time will tell where he goes.


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Coach News

Capitals Head Coach Dale Hunter will not return next year citing family reasons.

The Columbus Dispatch is reporting Blue Jackets Head Coach Todd Richards has signed a two year contract extension.

Notes of The Day

• Michael Farber of SI.com says that Radulov and Kostitsyn broke curfew by one hour and were at Poolside of the W an alcohol free soiree.
• Darren Dreger of TSN is saying that Habs GM Marc Bergevin has been talking to Leafs GM Brian Burke a lot about getting assistant GM Rick Dudley to join before the draft but Brian Burke is not that big on that idea right now.
• Semin is gone from the Capitals and even maybe the NHL? Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun is reporting that in the offseason the Caps will not try to resign UFA Alexander Semin.
• Sports.ru is reporting that Islanders prospect Krill Kabonov will be going to the KHL.
• Flyers beat writer Sam Charchidi is reporting the Flyers' surgery list is so long it won't be released till next week. (TwoBoredTeens note: That's a little worrisome for fans.)

Saku Koivu resigns with Anaheim

Saku Koivu has agreed to stay with the Ducks for one more season.

The 37-year old centre recently signed a one year $3 million deal for the former Montreal Canadien's captain to play on for his 17th NHL season.

Although his point production has tailed off, Koivu is still a valuable two way player who centres a line with fellow Finn Teemu Selanne.

He scored 38 points in 74 games during the 2011-2012 NHL season, his third as a member of the Ducks.

Phoenix advances to the Western Conference Final to face LA

The Western Conference Finals is now officially Phoenix vs. Los Angeles. That should be interesting because they both have teams. However, I think LA has an advantage because not only do they have an amazing goalie, but they have fantastic offence. Phoenix lacks in offence, (don't say "what about Doan?") but their strong defencemen and goalie make up for it. This should be an exciting series because both teams eliminated their opposition last round with 1 or less loss. I'm looking for this series to get to Game 7.

Notes of the Day.

• Lightning D man Mattias Ohlund may be forced to retire after his surgery,
• Ryan Kesler had surrgery today for his seperated shoulder. Recovery time is six months.
• Blackhawks assistant coach Mike Haviland has been fired.