“As long as I’m GM here, he’s my goalie,” Rutherford told ESPN.com. “My plan is to re-sign him when the time is right. When that is, I don’t know, if it’s during the year or after the year, but I do want to re-sign him. I believe in him.”

You can bet the Islanders will try hard to re-sign newly acquired Johnny Boychuk. Talks haven’t started yet, but once Boychuk gets settled, the Islanders could present him with a significant offer.

The two second draft picks the Bruins received from the Boychuk trade could be used by the trade deadline. The Bruins will look at add a top-six winger, and are thought to have interest in Sabres Chris Stewart.

Toronto will be the sole host of the World Cup of Hockey. The Canadiens were trying to a co-host of the event.

Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff has a long-term deal and is thought to have the full backing of ownership.