On the Los Angeles Kings …
Jon Rosen: Kings coach Darryl Sutter indicated that it’s too early to say if they will go with seven or eight defensemen. A decision could come up next week.
On the Chicago Blackhawks …
Chris Hine: Marian Hossa said he thinks he’ll play in each of the final five seasons of his contract, but added that he evaluates on a yearly basis as to how his body feels and how well he thinks he can still play.
On Las Vegas …
Michael Traikos: Ralph Krueger on the vacant coaching position with the expansion Las Vegas team: “I’m very passionate about what I’m doing in Southhampton right now. It’s what I’m committed to.”
On Vladimir Sobotka …
Aivis Kalnins: Vladimir Sobotka couldn’t get out of his KHL contract because the buyout window had closed and won’t open again until December.
On waivers …
Cap Friendly: Teams are allowed to put players on waivers starting today at noon, 12 days before the start of the regular season.
On the Florida Panthers …
George Richards: Aaron Ekblad said that his World Cup injury was whiplash and not a concussion.
George Richards: A concussion spotter pulled Nick Bjugstad from Tuesday’s game for further evaluation. He was deemed okay.
On the St. Louis Blues …
Jeremy Rutherford: Blues coach Ken Hitchcock said that Jaden Schwartz‘s injury is not serious, but they are going to hold him, and Robby Fabbri, out for a few days.
On the Washington Capitals …
Aivis Kalnins: Capitals goalie prospect Ilya Samsonov said that he’ll remain in the KHL until 2018.
On the Philadelphia Flyers …
Jordan Hall: Flyers defenseman Radko Gudas (wrist injury) is close to being 100 percent.
Philadelphia Flyers: Flyers defenseman Nick Schultz is out four to seven days with a lower-body injury.
On the Columbus Blue Jackets …
Rob Mixer: Dillon Heatherington will be out six weeks with a broken wrist.