Subban engaged
NHL: P.K. Subban is engaged to former Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn.
A minor Wild-Panthers trade
Cap Friendly: The Minnesota Wild trade defenseman Gustav Bouramman to the Florida Panthers for future considerations.
Canucks sign their 2019 pick … Tanev healthy
Vancouver Canucks: The Canucks have signed 2019 6th round pick goaltender Arturs Silovs to an entry-level contract.
TSN 1040 Radio: Vancouver Canucks GM Jim Benning said that defenseman Chris Tanev is fully healthy and will play with either Alex Edler or Quinn Hughes.
MacDonald gets a PTO
Pat Steinberg: The Calgary Flames will be bringing in defenseman Andrew MacDonald on a PTO.
Kuznetsov positive for cocaine after IIHF test
TSN: Evgeny Kuznetsov tested positive at the 2019 World Championships for cocaine and has been banned from for four years from the Russian National team. He is not suspended from the NHL.
The Washington Capitals were aware of the situation an issued a statement.
“We are aware of the positive test result and related international sanction that has been imposed on Evgeny Kuznetsov,” added the Capitals in a team statement on Friday morning. “We are disappointed with this development and take this occurrence seriously. We understand that Evgeny has voluntarily sought help through the education and counseling program provided for in the NHL/NHLPA collective bargaining agreement and has agreed to a regular testing protocol relating to his involvement with that program.
“In addition, we are committed to ensuring he has the necessary support required to work through this situation. We will remain in contact with the NHL as they determine the next steps. Because of the sensitive nature surrounding this matter, there will be no further comment from us at this time.”
Samantha Pell of the Washington Post: Kuznetsov was tested in late May and was ‘provisionally suspended’ back on June 13th.
Source saying the Capitals have known and had been working with him “for a while now.”
Kuznetsov will also have meeting with Gary Bettman before the start of training camp.