NHL News: Utah, Devils, Predators, Blue Jackets and Flames
The Columbus Blue Jackets finally hired a head coach. Spencer Stastney has his arbitration hearing. Utah signs their first-round pick.
Injuries: Bruins, Pens, Ducks, Flames, Kings, Sens and Lightning
Joe Haggerty of the CSNNE: The Bruins put Zdeno Chara on the IR, but he could be eligible to return for their season opener. He suffered an upper-body injury on Sept. 24th, and hasn't skated with teammates since then. Bob…
Afternoon notes: Devils, Tambellini, Luongo, Panthers, Flames, Parise, Knuble and Red Wings
Dan Rosen via twitter: Petr Sykora and Henrik Tallinder will be back in the Devils lineup tonight. Josefson and Harrold are out. Edmonton Oilers via twitter: The Oilers have agreed to terms with GM Steve Tambellini on a new contract.…
Flames trade Mikkelson to Lightning for Jones
The Calgary Flames have traded defenseman Brendan Mikkelson to the Tampa Bay Lightning for forward Blair Jones. Jones carries a $525,000 cap hit and will be RFA at the end of the season. Mikkelson carries a $721,875 cap hit and…