all the same, the date for qualifying offers is sunday.
see:
Fri. July 29: Deadline to buyout players at 2/3 of their salary without it counting against the cap.
Sat. July 30: 2005 NHL Entry Draft, Canadiens' top pick is #5 overall.
Sun. July 31: Deadline to extend qualifying offers to RFA's.
Mon. August 1: UFA signing period begins.