Kesler out 10-12 weeks … Neuvirth isn’t concerned with Vokoun … Hudler on a short leash … Islanders and Blues franchise notes
Ian Walker of the Vancouver Sun: Canucks forward Ryan Kesler had hip labral surgery on July 25th and will be out 10-12 weeks. It is likely that he'll miss the start of the regular season. Kesler suffered the injury during…
Weber hearing .. Nassau County votes no … Nabokov to report … Devils notes … Savard talks concussion
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Shea Weber's arbitration is set for 8:00 am (9:00 am EST) this morning as a deal wasn't struck last night. Both sides aren't allowed to speak to reporters after the hearing briefs were filed. Weber…
Allen’s 10 early projections … Nassau vote today, Kansas City and NJ Nets owner could be paying attention … Weber’s hearing tomorrow
Kevin Allen of the USA Today: Allen offers 10 early projections for the upcoming season. 1. Jeff Carter and Rick Nash will score more than 75 combined goals this season. 2. Predicts the Oilers will be an "elite Pittsburgh Penguins-style…
Savard still has headaches … Parise update … Isles fallout after Rolston trade involving Yashin, Comeau and Komisarek
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Bruins center Marc Savard is still complaining of headaches according to Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli. Unless things turnaround soon, it doesn't look like he'll be at training camp. Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record:…
Devils trade Brian Rolston to the Islanders for Trent Hunter
The New Jersey Devils have sent forward Brian Rolston to the New York Islanders for forward Trent Hunter. Brian Rolston had to waive his no-trade clause for the deal to go through. He has a cap hit of $5,062,500 in…
Lamoriello will everything he can to re-sign Parise … Callahan-Rangers hope to get deal done … Gauthier cautious with Gorges … Isles-Yashin still talking
Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record: “We’ll do everything we can,” Lou Lamoriello said in regards to re-signing Zach Parise before his August 3rd arbitration hearing. “That’s the total focus right now,” Lamoriello said. Lamoriello is also still talking with…
Nabokov would need to clear waivers before a trade … Red Wings done for now … Coyotes interested in Campoli … Stamkos press conference video
James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Evgeni Nabokov's agent said he'll stick it out in the NHL this season. He has a 1 year deal worth $570,000 and is property of the NY Islanders. The Islanders already have 5…
Islanders and Yashin talking comeback … Blue Jackets likely don’t have interest in Campoli
Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: From Alexei Yashin's agent Mark Gandler, "At this time we are negotiating with the Islanders...and are seriously considering their offer." Katie Strang via twitter: Both Islanders GM Garth Snow and Yashin's agent have confirmed they have…
Dubinsky’s hearing today … Campoli awarded $2.5 million, Blackhawks walk away … Malone to Leafs rumors … Zherdev hopes for NHL … Orpik has surgery
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers have elected for a 1 year contract in Brandon Dubinsky's arbitration hearing today. They have requested a $2.8 million contract, while Dubinsky has requested $4.6 million. It's expected he'll be awarded somewhere…
Chris Osgood retires …. Is he worthy of the Hockey Hall of Fame?
Chris Osgood retired from the NHL today after 18 7easons with the Detroit Red Wings, New York Islanders and St. Louis Blues. He was draft by the Detroit Red Wings in the 3rd round, #54 overall 1991 NHL Entry Draft.…
Crosby skates … Kane out 6-8 weeks … Campoli done with ‘Hawks … Nothing going on with Parise’s contract … Larsson signs with Devils
Larry Fine in the Globe and Mail: Sidney Crosby has begun on-ice workouts. Crosby has been training in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It's still unknown if he'll be ready for training camp, and he hasn't been given clearance by doctors for…
Hulsizer looking to buy Blues … Avs still below the salary cap floor … Yzerman hasn’t received any offers for Stamkos … Blue Jackets have option for top line
David Shoalts of the Globe and Mail: Chicago businessman Matthew Hulsizer gave up his pursuit of the Phoenix Coyotes and is now looking at buying the St. Louis Blues. He has recently met with Blues chairman Dave Checketts. Hulsizer has…