- Elliotte Friedman of CBC.ca: Kings GM Dean Lombardi must realize know that the “take less for the team” pitch isn’t working with Drew Doughty. The Kings must change their approach if they can’t sign him soon. Word is they won’t trade him. The Kings are trying to buy some of Doughty’s UFA years, but they may have to shorten the term. There are rumors that Kyle Turris wants to be traded from the Coyotes. The Coyotes may be reluctant to deal as he’s only 22 and hasn’t reached his potential. Teams would have to pay a heavy price for him. Turris doesn’t have much leverage. The Jets and ‘some serious contenders’ were trying to get Teemu Selanne to leave Anaheim before he re-signed. Sabres GM Darcy Regier says he’s confident he can make a move (or two) to get under the cap, which they are currently about $3.6 million over. That might mean he already has a couple deals he do depending on what happens during the preseason. Bryan McCabe may not want to go too far from Florida where his family is, but he may not have much choice. Vancouver, St. Louis and the NY Islanders are said to be interested. Wade Redden wasn’t invited to the Rangers main camp.
- Marc Antoine Godin via twitter: Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov skated alone again today, he did pick the intensity up.
- Chris Kuc via twitter: A good sign for the Blackhawks, Patrick Kane scrimmaged again today.
- Tom Gulitti via twitter: Martin Brodeur and Bryce Salvador have “lower-body” issues but are not serious according to Lou.
- Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Blue Jackets forward Jeff Carter only has a bruised right foot. It’s not broken after blocking a shot Sunday.
- Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers forward Brandon Prust still hasn’t been cleared for contact. Prust had shoulder surgery 10 weeks ago. Coach Tortorella said “The doctors told us that Prustie needs a couple of more weeks before contact,” and that “He’ll get some exhibition games overseas.”