from Darren Dreger of the Dreger Report,

- Nashville's David Poile has had a number of discussions with CAA Sports, Pat Brisson and JP Barry about extending the contracts of defenceman Seth Jones and forward Filip Forsberg. Poile initiated talks last summer in an effort to get an early jump in the process and properly gauge how both players will impact his payroll in the years ahead.

- In Brooklyn, Islanders GM Garth Snow isn't as motivated to sign Kyle Okposo. The 27-year-old sits second in team scoring behind John Tavares, but there doesn't appear to be any urgency to keep the veteran winger who can become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. It seems more and more likely that Okposo will join teammate Travis Hamonic on the trade market.

- No news is good news. The NHL won't comment on where it is in terms of reviewing the details associated with Patrick Kane's sexual assault allegations, which were dismissed earlier this month when prosecutors declined to file charges based on a lack of evidence.

Most believe the league will also find no fault and will announce as much when ready, but sources say the NHL isn't there yet. So from an league's perspective, it's not 'case closed' just yet.

read on for some Leafs and Oilers talk...