Morning Hits: Weise, Emmerton, Avs, Panthers, Stars and Sabres
  • Chris Johnston: Canadiens coach Michel Therrien said that Dale Weise does not have a head injury from John Moore’s hit. Brian Wilde: If there Canadiens were to say that Weise suffered a concussion, he would have had to been symptom free for 48 hours, on the 3rd day bike at 100 BPM, then 125 BPM the next day, be on the ice on day 5. 6 days minimum off ice.
  • Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: The Avalanche have signed Troy Bourke, Dennis Everberg, Samuel Henley, Borna Rendulic and Roman Will to entry-level contracts.
  • Dallas Stars: The Stars sign Jason Dickinson to a three-year, entry-level contract.
  • NHL Free Agents: The Sabres have signed Brady Austin to a three-year, entry-level contract.