Lombardi to be at Leafs training camp … Kostitsyn not happy with Canadiens coach Martin … Shirokov may return one day … Stars sale progressing
Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke won't rush Matthew Lombardi back. "It’s too soon to tell," Burke told Sun Media. “As we always do with head injuries, we’ll err on the side of caution.” Lombardi…
Drew Doughty update … Filatov gets a promise from Senators … Isles not interested in Komisark … The Gretzky trade that didn’t happen
Rich Hammond of LA Kings Insider: There have been no new discussions between Drew Doughty and the LA Kings. The Kings have an offer on the table for Doughty, but this could drag on until late August/early September. Hammond points…
Could Doughty holdout? Turco having trouble finding a gig … Pittsburgh to host 2012 Draft? Isles may find new home in LI
Adam Gretz of CBS Sports: Drew Doughty and the LA Kings still don't have contract done, and nothing seems close. From Jim Alexander of the P-E: (Jack Ferreira is the Kings special assistant to he GM) And this is part…
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…