Day Two of the draft meant more trades, and we're inching closing toward free agency. GMs are busy, busy, busy.

Part Two of Nichols' Notes from Friday, June 27. From the start of the draft on.

It's going to be a jam-packed day leading up to the draft. Strap yourself in.

The latest on Ryan Kesler, Evander Kane, Vincent Lecavalier, Paul Stastny and soooo much more. Updated constantly throughout each day.

Callahan's extension is official, the Oilers signed Nikitin and the free agent interview period is already well underway.

Plenty of Ryan Kesler discussion happening with the draft quickly approaching and news came later Tuesday night that will make Tampa Bay Lightning fans happy.

Daniel Alfredsson wants to play another year, Scott Hartnell was traded, and Brayden Schenn was signed as a small part of a busy Monday in the NHL.

The Tampa Bay Lightning will not qualify Anders Lindback and Griffin Reinhart is reportedly NOT available via trade from the New York Islanders.

See everything from the latest on Ryan O'Reilly and Paul Stastny to great quotes about how it's okay for GMs to lie around this time of year.

Contract updates on many players, along with the Leafs' thoughts on Jake Gardiner at forward.