ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER: Mark Whicker reports Anaheim Ducks GM Brian Burke is focused on addressing his team's roster needs for next season. The Ducks aren't expected to spend up to the projected $56 million cap for next season and Burke said he'll be sitting out this summer's UFA sweepstakes, focusing instead on re-signing Corey Perry. To do so he'll have to free up roster space, with defensemen Mathieu Schneider and Francois Beauchemin the likely trade candidates.

SPECTOR'S NOTE: Burke would probably prefer to dump Schneider's more expensive contract and retain the more affordable and younger Beauchemin. Several clubs could be seeking an experienced puckmoving blueliner like Schneider this summer. Don't expect Perry to go unsigned by July 1st as Burke has no intention of allowing him to be eligible to receive an offer sheet and having a rival club set his price.