The Toronto Maple Leafs reportedly informed the Carolina Hurricanes that they won't be dealing William Nylander.

TSN's Pierre LeBrun revealed as much on TSN 1050's "Leafs Lunch" on Friday.

"I can tell you that I know the Carolina Hurricanes are among the teams that have phoned of late to check in on William Nylander with the Leafs, just in case. As they should, by the way," LeBrun said. "(The Hurricanes asked,) 'Are you trading him?' They were told no."

LeBrun explained that an offer sheet from the Hurricanes for the restricted free agent forward is unlikely because that would require them to surrender a first, second, and third-round pick as compensation.

"The teams that probably need William Nylander the most are the teams that can ill afford to (surrender) the compensation, draft pick-wise," he said.

The TSN insider also added that the Leafs "are going to match almost anything that (other teams) are going to throw at William Nylander and then figure out the rest later," due to Toronto's wealth of cap space.

Nylander, who remains in a contract stalemate with the Maple Leafs as the season approaches, has produced 61 points in each of the last two campaigns.

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Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron expects to be in the lineup when his club kicks off its season against the Washington Capitals on Oct. 3.

Bergeron spent the summer rehabbing from groin surgery. He didn't join the team on its trip to China and hasn't participated in any preseason games, but told The Athletic's Joe McDonald he should be good to go next week.

Head coach Bruce Cassidy believes the same:

Last season, the four-time Selke winner was on pace for career highs across the board, but injuries held him to 63 points in 64 games before he added 16 more in 11 playoff contests.

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Divisions:
Pacific | Central
Atlantic (Oct. 1) | Metropolitan (Oct. 2)

Two clubs in the Pacific made some major moves to bolster their already deep rosters this summer, separating themselves from the rest of the group in the process.

Both the San Jose Sharks and Vegas Golden Knights pulled off significant transactions that solidified them as the teams to beat in the NHL's westernmost division.

Here's how every Pacific Division club fared this offseason:

Some contract figures are reported. Most players on two-way deals have been omitted. Total contract value does not include bonuses.

Anaheim Ducks

Key arrivals

Key departures

Rookies who could crack the lineup

Re-signed

Ducks general manager Bob Murray took care of priority No. 1 in signing Gibson to a long-term extension. But Murray didn't do enough with the rest of his roster to keep pace with Anaheim's aforementioned Pacific rivals - who both greatly improved.

Yes, Ondrej Kase was signed to a team-friendly contract, and it'll look even better if he truly breaks out in the years to come. But the Ducks underwhelmed in free agency, and that may cost them given the improvements of their competition, especially now that Corey Perry could be on the shelf for up to five months.

Grade: C

Arizona Coyotes

Key arrivals

Key departures

Rookies who could crack the lineup

N/A

Re-signed

The Coyotes obviously aren't in the hunt for the division crown and likely won't be any time soon. But they took another step forward with a solid summer that was punctuated by an all-important extension and a favorable trade.

Getting Ekman-Larsson committed for eight years was critical for a franchise perpetually in need of stability. Acquiring Galchenyuk for Domi appears - at least initially - to be a win for Arizona GM John Chayka, regardless of the fact that Galchenyuk is week to week to start the season.

Picking up a depth forward with a little upside in Hinostroza from the Blackhawks while taking on Marian Hossa's contract - for which the Coyotes had plenty of room - was a nice touch, as well.

Grade: B-

Calgary Flames

Key arrivals

Key departures

Rookies who could crack the lineup

Re-signed

The Flames gave up the best player in the Hamilton trade, but they did get younger in the deal, just as they did by buying out Brouwer and letting Stajan and Versteeg depart for European opportunities.

Neal was also a nice get for GM Brad Treliving, despite the five-year term. The proven scorer should fit in nicely in the Flames' top six, whether he ends up playing primarily on the first or second line.

It remains to be seen if jettisoning a sure thing in Hamilton, along with Ferland and Fox, for the upside of Hanifin and Lindholm will help or hinder Calgary's hopes of returning to the playoffs next spring and beyond. But the Flames aren't significantly worse off than they were before the trade.

The additions of Ryan (who played for new Flames head coach Bill Peters with the Hurricanes) and Czarnik also give them a little more depth up front.

Grade: B-

Edmonton Oilers

Key arrivals

Key departures

Rookies who could crack the lineup

Re-signed

The Oilers' summer really left something to be desired, especially coming off a brutal season in which they greatly underachieved.

Edmonton GM Peter Chiarelli didn't have much cap space to work with (arguably his own doing), but he didn't fully wade into free agency beyond making a slew of minor moves and negotiating the necessary Nurse extension.

To his credit, though, Bouchard was a great pick at No. 10 in the draft, and the 18-year-old defenseman may be ready to make an impact with the NHL club sooner rather than later.

Grade: C-

Los Angeles Kings

Key arrivals

Key departures

Rookies who could crack the lineup

Re-signed

Kings GM Rob Blake checked off the most important item on his to-do list by getting Doughty's signature on an eight-year extension. The Kovalchuk signing should also provide an immediate boost for a team in need of scoring.

Los Angeles is no longer the Pacific power it once was. The Kings will once again be hard pressed to compete with the Golden Knights, who swept them out of the first round in the spring, as well as the Sharks, who we'll get to below.

Still, Blake and company got their all-world blue-liner signed for the long haul, added a sniper, and will have largely the same core returning in 2018-19.

Grade: B

San Jose Sharks

Key arrivals

Key departures

Rookies who could crack the lineup

Re-signed

Sharks GM Doug Wilson once again proved he's one of the best in the NHL by landing Karlsson without giving up prized prospects Timo Meier and Ryan Merkley, nor talented 24-year-old forward Tomas Hertl.

Sure, Wilson missed out on John Tavares, but throw in contract extensions for Couture, Kane, and the aforementioned Hertl, plus a new deal for Thornton, and it's fairly obvious that the San Jose GM absolutely nailed this offseason.

In addition to the blockbuster trade and all of the extensions, he also landed Mike Hoffman from the Ottawa Senators earlier in the summer for a package including Boedker before quickly flipping Hoffman to the Florida Panthers for three picks, including a 2019 second-rounder.

His next task will be signing Karlsson, a pending unrestricted free agent, to a long-term deal. For the time being, though, that trade was undoubtedly worth it, as it's one that cements the Sharks as legitimate Stanley Cup contenders.

Grade: A+

Vancouver Canucks

Key arrivals

Key departures

Rookies who could crack the lineup

Re-signed

It was Vancouver's first offseason without the Sedins since the now-retired Swedish duo entered the league in 2000-01, and it was a subpar one for GM Jim Benning and company.

Benning inexplicably gave Beagle and Roussel - two veteran, bottom-six forwards - matching four-year, $12-million contracts in free agency.

On a positive note, the GM took Quinn Hughes seventh overall in the draft, and Pettersson could play a big role at the NHL level this season.

Grade: C-

Vegas Golden Knights

Key arrivals

Key departures

Rookies who could crack the lineup

Re-signed

The Golden Knights were well positioned to get even better after their improbable Stanley Cup Final run, and they did just that.

Parting with prospect Suzuki in the Pacioretty trade was simply the cost of doing business, and landing the former Montreal Canadiens captain along with Stastny more than offsets the losses of Neal and Perron in free agency.

Brannstrom will start the season in the AHL, but could crack the NHL roster in the near future.

Grade: A-

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Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Schlemko will miss up to six weeks due to a knee injury suffered in a preseason game, the club announced on Friday.

Schlemko was hurt Wednesday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The 31-year-old did not practice with the Canadiens on Friday. He was projected to battle for a spot in Montreal's top-four on the back end.

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Philadelphia Flyers forward Jori Lehtera is denying any involvement in a cocaine ring in Finland.

Police in Finland have Lehtera as one of 23 suspects in a case that involves two kilograms of cocaine, Finnish news outlet MTV reported Wednesday.

The Flyers forward briefly commented on the matter Friday.

"I just want to say you guys are gonna see I haven't done anything wrong," Lehtera said, according to Dave Isaac of USA Today Sports.

After the report surfaced, Flyers general manager Ron Hextall said the organization contacted the NHL about the situation.

Lehtera, 30, joined the Flyers via trade from the St. Louis Blues in 2017 and recorded eight points in 62 games last season.

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Leading up to the start of the 2018-19 season, theScore will be counting down the top 100 players in the game today, as voted on by four of our NHL editors. We'll reveal 10 players every weekday until the top 10 is unveiled on Oct. 3.

100-91 | 90-81 | 80-71 | 70-61 | 60-51 | 50-41 | 40-31 | 30-21 | 20-11 | 10-1

40. Leon Draisaitl, Oilers

Draisaitl is coming off a slight regression after a strong 2016-17 campaign that saw him rewarded with an eight-year, $68-million contract. Draisaitl's skill has always been the Oilers' ace in the hole. When he and Connor McDavid are paired together, they're about as unstoppable of a duo as they come. -- Hagerman

39. Filip Forsberg, Predators

Forsberg didn't play all 82 games last season for the first time since becoming a regular NHLer, yet he still managed to post a career-high 38 assists while matching his career-best 64 points in only 67 contests before going over a point per game in the playoffs. The skilled winger is still only 24 and his offensive prowess is an invaluable element of Nashville's attack. -- Gold-Smith

38. Ryan Getzlaf, Ducks

Getzlaf is such rare blend of size, physicality, skill, and finesse. He has some of the league's softest hands and an underrated shot. He also has all the intangibles you'd want in a captain. He hasn't missed a beat as he approaches his mid-30s, anchoring a mediocre Ducks offense with 61 points in 56 games during an injury-shortened 2017-18 campaign. -- Wegman

37. Andrei Vasilevskiy, Lightning

The more Vasilevskiy is in the net, the better he gets. In a career-high 64 starts last season, the dynamic Lightning netminder led the league in wins (44) and shutouts (eight), while posting a .920 save percentage. At only 24, Vasilevskiy will be the backbone for a dangerous Tampa team for years to come. -- O'Leary

36. Johnny Gaudreau, Flames

Gaudreau has led the Calgary Flames in scoring the past three seasons, and while the club may have missed the playoffs last year, the 25-year-old put up a career-best 84 points. He's quickly emerged as one of the most creative and shifty players in the league. The Flames' success this season and going forward lies largely in his hands. -- Hagerman

35. Dustin Byfuglien, Jets

Byfuglien contributes in so many ways, and he's a workhorse. He has a rare combination of imposing physicality and consistent offensive production reminiscent of Zdeno Chara in his prime. Whether it's a devastating hit or a blistering shot that leads to a goal, Byfuglien's always doing something to make an impact. -- Gold-Smith

34. David Pastrnak, Bruins

The trio of Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron, and Pastrnak has gained a reputation as the best line in the league, and the improved play of the latter is a big part of that. Pastrnak potted a career-high 80 points last season. He was also a monster in the playoffs with 20 points in 12 games while breaking a record previously held by Wayne Gretzky in the process. -- Hagerman

33. Vladimir Tarasenko, Blues

Tarasenko's numbers took a slight hit last season, but you know you're among the game's elite when 33 goals and 33 assists is considered a "down" year. Last season, he fired 306 shots on goal but had an uncharacteristically low shooting percentage of 10.8 percent. A little extra luck, plus a new pivot in Ryan O'Reilly, and Tarasenko could easily return to his usual standards. -- O'Leary

32. Sergei Bobrovsky, Blue Jackets

The world's best athletes elevate their game when it matters most, and Bobrovsky has failed to do that. He's just 5-14 in his postseason career with an .891 save percentage and a 3.49 goals-against average. Until he exercises his playoff demons, I can't consider him the very best at his position - no matter how much he excels in the regular season. -- Wegman

31. Seth Jones, Blue Jackets

If there was any doubt, Jones firmly established himself as one of the game's best young defensemen with a breakout 57-point season in 2017-18, playing over 24 minutes per game in the process. A preseason knee sprain will keep him out for at least a month, but the 23-year-old's wealth of talent is undeniable. -- Gold-Smith

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Welcome to Puck Pursuit, a weekly NHL podcast hosted by national hockey writer John Matisz.

Subscribe to the show on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Google Play.

On this debut episode, the first of a two-part preview series, John is joined by TSN's Travis Yost to handicap the 2018-19 Eastern Conference. Topics of discussion include:

• Does Tampa have company atop the Atlantic?
• Over/under Mitch Marner point total
• Are the Rangers really that bad?
• The unpredictability of the Capitals
• Columbus' complicated all-in year

(Note: This podcast was recorded before the Seth Jones injury update.)

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St. Louis Blues defenseman Robert Bortuzzo has been suspended for the remainder of the preseason plus one regular-season game for elbowing Washington Capitals blue-liner Michal Kempny.

The incident occurred in preseason action Tuesday:

As a result of the suspension, Bortuzzo will not be available for the Blues' Oct. 4 season opener against the Winnipeg Jets.

In 72 games with St. Louis last season, Bortuzzo notched four goals and nine assists.

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