Morning NHL news and notes for Friday July 24th.
- Marion Hossa is going under the knife. With his rotator cuff not healing as well as they’d liked, it was decided that he have surgery to repair the small tear. The Blackhawks knew about the injury before they signed him for 12 years, but I’m sure they were hoping if wouldn’t require surgery. He’ll miss the first 2 months of the season.
- The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed restricted free agent, Tuomo Ruutu, to a 3 year contract worth $11.4 million. He’ll receive $3 million in 09-10, $4 million in 10-11, and $4.4 in 11-12.
- Sergei Fedorov files a lawsuit against a man who reported ‘hosed’ him out of $43 million.
- Philadelphia sign 5 players that most likely won’t make the big club.
- Kyle Brodziak signs a 3 year deal worth $3.45 million with the Minnesota Wild.
- Maple Leafs add Dave Poulin to the front office. The Leafs continue to build a solid front office team in the mold of the Red Wings. Another welcomed change to the fans in Toronto.