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If Valtteri Filppula is allowed to walk -- as anticipated -- the Detroit Red Wings could target a current member of the Florida Panthers as replacement. As discussed by MLive.com, Elliotte Friedman recently reported that the Red Wings may try to forge a deal with the Panthers for the rights to Stephen Weiss before July 5. And the Detroit club isn't alone in its interest in the pending unrestricted free agent.

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Veteran Vinny Prospal isn't interested in moving elsewhere. Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reports the 38-year-old wants to return for another season with the Columbus Blue Jackets. And the club appears open to the possibility of another one-year deal for the pending unrestricted free agent.

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The Colorado Avalanche are believed to be willing to trade their No. 1 draft pick -- for the right price. According to the CBC's Elliotte Friedman, the Avalanche's rejection of an (alleged) offer from the Calgary Flames indicates that price is pretty steep.

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There's a good chance Viktor Stalberg will be back in the lineup when the Chicago Blackhawks visit the Boston Bruins on Monday. Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times suggests Stalberg will replace forward Brandon Bollig for Game 3.

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With Alain Vigneault (New York Rangers) and Dallas Eakins (Edmonton Oilers) spoken for, and Dan Bylsma secure in his position with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Dallas Stars have to re-focus their search for a head coach. Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News suggests a new perceived favorite is emerging from the shrinking pool of candidates.

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UPDATE: If the Chicago Blackhawks aren't able to secure Bryan Bickell, the Detroit Red Wings won't be alone in pursuing the popular forward. ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun suggests the Montreal Canadiens will also chase Bickell if he becomes a free agent.

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Forward Alex Tanguay and co. can rest assured they won't be sent packing via a compliance buyout anytime soon. According to the Calgary Herald, the general manager of the Calgary Flames said he won't take that route this summer. On the flipside, Jay Feaster appears more interested in having a look at players bought out by other NHL teams.

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UPDATE: Forward Nathan Horton says he's good to go for Game 2, as per Jonas Siegel of TSN Radio 1050.

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There's word the Calgary Flames may soon have a new team president. The Calgary Sun reports Ken King might give up his current position in hockey operations to focus on, and run, the organization's campaign for a new arena. And the list of potential replacements reads as a "Who's Who" of NHL higher-ups.

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It appears as though rookie Brandon Saad will -- once again -- get the chance to skate on the Chicago Blackhawks' top forward line. That, or Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville is looking to throw the Boston Bruins for a serious loop. After skating Saad on the top unit with Jonathan Toews and Marian Hossa on Friday, Quenneville stuck with his same set of lines during Saturday's pre-Game 2 skate (ESPNChicago).

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UPDATE: The Detroit Red Wings and Drew Miller have agreed to a three-year, $4.05 million contract.

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The Philadelphia Flyers have a fair bit of business to take care of this summer. In addition to sorting out their goaltending situation and making the salary cap math work for next season, the Flyers are also expected to invest long-term in one of their top young forwards. And Claude Giroux is poised cash in big-time. Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer predicts Giroux won't make "Evgeni Malkin" money, but could see his current average annual salary of $3.75 million double for 2014-15 and beyond.

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Don't expect any big surprises when the NHL doles out it's major awards ahead of Game 2 in Chicago on Saturday. Monitoring the travel arrangements made (or not made, in some cases) by certain players, TSN's "Insider Trading" panel rationally predicts who will be selected as rookie of the year, most outstanding defenseman, and league MVP, respectively.

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Looks like goalie Jonathan Bernier is about to get a fresh lease on his goaltending career. ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun reports the Los Angeles Kings could move their No. 2 netminder in the next couple of weeks.

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