Helene St. James: Daniel Alfredsson’s back pain is bad enough that they don’t expect him at training camp later this week. SportsCentre: Alfredsson’s agent said they’ll wait till his back settles down before making any decisions.
Matt Kalman: Bruins Milan Lucic on his wrist rehab: “I feel like I’ve turned the corner on it the last week, week and a half. So that’s obviously a positive.”
Renaud Lavoie: Canadiens Carey Price (knee) is expected to be 100 percent soon and ready for pre-season games.
Chris Johnston: Going to the Coyotes training camp on PTOs: Krys Barch, Jamie McBain, Matt Smaby and Matt Kassian.
Helene St. James: The Red Wings have invited defenseman Aaron Rome to training camp on a PTO.
Adam Vingan: Capitals coach Barry Trotz on if they will send out any PTOs: “What you see is what you get.”
Tom Gulitti: Mike Komisarek will attend the Devils camp on a PTO.
