12:09 PM - William Dufour () signed a one-year contract with the KHL's HC Lada on Wednesday, per Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News.

11:41 AM - William Dufour () was not given a qualifying offer and will be an unrestricted free agent Tuesday, Brennan Vogt of Hockey Mountain High reports.

12:23 PM - William Dufour (NYI) has impressed the coaching staff with the Islanders with his size and his shot, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.