'Twas the day before free agency, when all in the league... not a checkbook was closed.

The Oilers traded Sam Gagner to the Tampa Bay Lightning, who then quickly turned around and moved him to the Arizona Coyotes.

Day Two of the draft meant more trades, and we're inching closing toward free agency. GMs are busy, busy, busy.

Part Two of Nichols' Notes from Friday, June 27. From the start of the draft on.

It's going to be a jam-packed day leading up to the draft. Strap yourself in.

The latest on Ryan Kesler, Evander Kane, Vincent Lecavalier, Paul Stastny and soooo much more. Updated constantly throughout each day.

Callahan's extension is official, the Oilers signed Nikitin and the free agent interview period is already well underway.

Plenty of Ryan Kesler discussion happening with the draft quickly approaching and news came later Tuesday night that will make Tampa Bay Lightning fans happy.

Daniel Alfredsson wants to play another year, Scott Hartnell was traded, and Brayden Schenn was signed as a small part of a busy Monday in the NHL.

The Tampa Bay Lightning will not qualify Anders Lindback and Griffin Reinhart is reportedly NOT available via trade from the New York Islanders.

See everything from the latest on Ryan O'Reilly and Paul Stastny to great quotes about how it's okay for GMs to lie around this time of year.

Contract updates on many players, along with the Leafs' thoughts on Jake Gardiner at forward.

Ryan Kesler's list may only include four teams. Status updates given for Brian Gionta, Ryan Callahan, Thomas Vanek, Ryan O'Reilly and more.

The Canucks are mulling David Booth's future, Craig MacTavish has some Oilers updates and there is plenty of free agent, draft and trade info as well.

Check out the Twitter highlights from the Los Angeles Kings' Stanley Cup parade, rally and surrounding fun.

The NHL draft is quickly approaching and you can see the official order here.

Potential salary arbitration for Ryan O'Reilly, the Blues reportedly asking about Ryan Kesler and more can be found in the latest updates.

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