Tyler Myers is optimistic when it comes to the future of the Sabres [Sabres.com] Top prospect Aaron Ekblad talked with the Howard Simon Show about his future [WGR 550]/
Around The League
Wayne Simmonds scores a hat trick as Flyers force a game seven [NHL.com]
One columnist says the Wild will spend whatever it takes to land Thomas Vanek [St. Paul Pioneer Press]
Florida fires interim coach Peter Horachek, will have third coach in six months [Sun-Sentinel]
Jaromir Jagr is reportedly close to signing a one-year deal with New Jersey [TSN]
Teemu Selanne would consider playing one more season with Jokerit in the KHL [Sportsnet]
The Red Wings will use their compliance buyout on Jordin Tootoo, not Johan Franzen [Pro Hockey Talk]/