On the Dallas Stars …
Dallas Stars: Statement from Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill on Jamie Benn.
“Jamie Benn underwent surgery to repair a core muscle injury on Thursday, July 14 at the Vincera Institute in Philadelphia, PA. His operation, performed by Dr. Bill Meyers, went as planned. His full recovery time is expected to be six weeks, putting him on schedule to be ready for the 2016-17 season. Jamie will be re-evaluated after the six-week rehabilitation process, at which time, his availability for the World Cup of Hockey will be determined.”
On the New York Rangers …
BlueShirts United: The Rangers have signed free agent forward Josh Jooris.
BlueShirts United: The Rangers have signed RFA defenseman Dylan McIlrath.
New York Rangers: The Rangers signed RFA defenseman Tommy Hughes.
On the Florida Panthers …
Harvey Fialkov: Florida Panthers GM Tom Rowe said that Roberto Luongo continues to improve and he is on schedule to start the regular season.
On Las Vegas …
AP on ESPN: Las Vegas owner Bill Foley would like to have a team name in place soon, but trademark issues are slowing things down.
“We have a lot of names in mind, but a lot of the ones I really liked are trademarked, so that’s a little bit of an issue,” Foley said Wednesday. “I’m happy to take any suggestions anyone has for a name, particularly one that’s not already trademarked.”
The NHL made it clear to Foley that it should not be associated with gambling.
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— Carolyn Wilke (@Classlicity) July 15, 2016
On P.K. Subban …
Corey Hirsch: “There is a lot more to a trade, especially this one, than just paper stats. analytics have no idea of what goes on in a dressing room.”
Alan Strachan: “I’ve said it before. PK was highly demanding. That can be good or bad depending on how teammates react to it.”
Extended version of P.K. Subban’s exclusive interview with Sportsnet’s Eric Engels.