Sergei Kostitsyn said he was misquoted by a Russian newspaper and that he hopes an agreement can be reached soon between the NHL and NHLPA and he really enjoys living in America. (The Tennessean)

Senators GM Bryan Murray said “no contact was made by either side,” during the 48-hour window where general managers were allowed to talk to their players. (Ottawa Sun)

John Davidson is close to an agreement to become president of hockey operations for the Columbus Blue Jackets. (Columbus Dispatch)

Cory Schneider said the possibility of going to Europe would “become more realistic, for sure” if there’s not CBA agreement by next week. (Vancouver Province)

The Jets’ Tobias Enstrom signed with EC Red Bull Salzburg of the Austrian League after spending some time with Modo of the Swedish Elite League. (Winnipeg Sun)

James van Riemsdyk is in negotiations to play for Tappara of the Finnish top division, but, in the meantime, will play in a fundraiser in Minnesota on Sunday. (Toronto Star)

Bruins coach Claude Julien will coach the Winthrop Squirt B hockey team on Sunday. (Boston Globe)