On the Florida Panthers …
Harvey Fialkov: Source saying the Panthers are showing some interest in free agent defenseman Kris Russell.
On the Edmonton Oilers …
Bob Stauffer: Would be “stunned” if the Oilers traded Ryan Nugent-Hopkins before the start of next season.
On the Boston Bruins …
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: (mailbag) Think that even though the Bruins talked about having David Backes play on the wing, he could eventually be moved to center once David Krejci shows he’s fully recovered from his hip surgery last season and possibly traded for a defenseman.
The Bruins would likely have to take back a bad contract in a deal. At the trade deadline when the Blues and Bruins talked about a Kevin Shattenkirk – Loui Eriksson trade, Jori Lehtera‘s contract basically halted the deal.
On Vadim Shipachov …
Aivis Kalnins: Confirmed that Vadim Shipachov is at SKA’s training camp and has gone through their medical tests.
Salary arbitration dates …
TSN: NHLPA announced salary arbitration dates today.
St. Louis Blues – Jaden Schwartz – July 20th
Tampa Bay Lightning – Alex Killorn – July 20th
Washington Capitals – Marcus Johansson – July 20th
New York Rangers – Dylan McIlrath – July 21st
New York Rangers – Chris Kreider – July 22nd
Colorado Avalanche – Mikhail Grigorenko – July 22nd
Philadelphia Flyers – Brayden Schenn – July 25th
Toronto Maple Leafs – Peter Holland – July 25th
Toronto Maple Leafs – Frank Corrado – July 26th
Minnesota Wild – Jordan Schroeder – July 27th
Detroit Red Wings – Petr Mrazek – July 27th
New York Rangers – Kevin Hayes – July 27th
Detroit Red Wings – Danny DeKeysers – July 28th
Colorado Avalanche – Tyson Barrie – July 29th
Philadelphia Flyers – Jordan Weal – July 29th
Tampa Bay Lightning – Vladislav Namestnikov – July 29th
New York Rangers – J.T. Miller – August 2nd
Philadelphia Flyers – Brandon Manning – August 2nd
Toronto Maple Leafs – Martin Marincin – August 2nd
Nashville Predators – Petter Granberg – August 3rd
Arizona Coyotes – Michael Stone – August 4th
Nashville Predators – Calle Jarnkrok – August 4th
Ottawa Senators – Mike Hoffman – August 4th