Kings prospect pulled from World Junior Showcase
John Hoven: (Chris Johnson tweeted that Gabe Vilardi and Owen Tippett were late scratches due to injuries) Sources are saying the Vilardi was advised to not play in the showcase due to his back injury flaring up again last week. Vilardi didn’t have any issues with his back during the Kings Development Camp.
Curtis Zupke: Have been told that Vilardi has just been feeling some minor pains last week and that it is nothing serious.
Islanders draft pick won’t attend training camp
Mike Morreale: New York Islanders 2018 first-round pick Oliver Wahlstrom won’t be attending the Islanders training camp in September. He’ll be reporting to Boston College instead for his freshman year.
Zetterlund to attend Devils camp
Mike Morreale: New Jersey Devils prospect Fabian Zetterlund will be at their training camp in September but he will play for Farjestad of the SHL this season.
Senators and Ceci to file numbers today
Murray Pam: The Ottawa Senators and defenseman Cody Ceci will file their salary arbitration numbers today.
Senators draft pick giving two more weeks whether to sign or not
Mike Morreale of NHL.com: 2019 first round pick Brady Tkachuk set an August 12th deadline on whether he’ll sign with the Ottawa Senators or return to Boston University for his sophomore year.
“The decision will be based on what’s best for my development short- and long-term; I want to have a long career and don’t want to go somewhere and not have an impact,” Tkachuk said. “I want to make an impact wherever I go and be able to contribute and play my best. Having both options is a great problem to have; they are two great spots.”