SKA after Pavelec … Sullivan to play next year … Wings could target Wideman … Hagman, Blake won’t be back with Ducks
Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: SKA's coach confirmed that they are interested in signing Jets Ondrej Pavelec. Josh Yohe via twitter: Yohe confirms that Penguins Steve Sullivan will play next year. Has had no talks with the Penguins yet. Will DePaoli…
Morning notes: Crosby, Red Wings, van Riemsdyk, Nash, Avalanche, Bruins, Asham, Niskanen, Maple Leafs, and Blue Jackets
Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Anderson confirms there have only been preliminary talks between the Penguins and Sidney Crosby's side. Blogs and 1 media outlet are reporting that they have agreed or settled on a 9 year, $90 million…
Hall out 5-6 months … No contact yet for Toews … Roster notes for Pens, Devils, Preds, Wings … Starting goalies
Edmonton Oilers via twitter: Oilers Taylor Hall will not return to this season as he'll be having labral shoulder surgery. According to Steve Tambellini: "Recovery time will be between five and six months, so our hope is that Taylor will…
Afternoon notes on: Parise, Red Wings injuries, Hall, Vokoun, Markov, Rask, Hedman, Pens top PP unit, and Leafs lines
Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record: Zach Parise's x-rays on his hand showed no broken bones, and GM Lou Lamoriello expects him to play tomorrow. Ansar Khan via twitter: Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard's ultrasound showed no real damage, and…
Malkin may be ready … Lines for Habs and Senators … Starting goalies for Sens, Oilers, Islanders, Blackhawks, Caps and Pens
Shelly Anderson via twitter: Evgeni Malkin could be ready for tonight, he's been skating with linemates Steve Sullivan and James Neal. John Lu via twitter: Canadiens Lines: Pacioretty - Gomez - Gionta; Moen - Plekanec - Cole; Darche - Desharnais…
Smith gets pre-season plus 5 games … Radulov leaves KHL team … Bruins after Whitney … Sharp skates … Staios signs with Isles
NHL: Red Wings defenseman Brendan Smith has been suspended for the rest of the pre-season and 5 regular season games. He will forfeit $23,648.65. Shanahan's video at bottom of the post. Dmitry Chesnokov of Yahoo! Sports: Chesnokov reported this morning…
Afternoon twitter notes involving Modano, Shelly, Brodeur, Connolly, Lombardi, and Sullivan
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Mike Modano be signing with the Dallas Stars soon so that he can retire as a Star. It will be a 1 year deal worth $999,999, he won't collect it due to retiring. Nick Kypreos via…
Galimov passes away … Drew Doughty contract update … The Penguins lineup could look like … Huberdeau trying to make Panthers
Pavel Lysenkov via twitter: Alexander Galimov, the lone player survivor from Lokomotiv, passed away in hospital last night. Helene Elliott of the LA Times: Drew Doughty didn't attend the teams Hockey Fest yesterday. GM Dean Lombardi will meet with Tim…
A quiet Leafs summer … Hulsizer candidate to by Blues … Possible retirees this year and next
George Popalis of the Toronto Sun: The Maple Leafs have been quiet this summer with regards to the free agent market, not doing anything since Tim Connolly, and it's probably a good thing. Over paying for someone and talking away…
Predators off-season notes … 5 Flyers require surgery … Fehr and Leblanc had shoulder surgery … Fasth getting interest
Josh Cooper of the Nashville Tennessean: The Predators made it to the 2nd round for the 1st time in franchise history, and will have a busy off-season with 4 UFAs and 5 RFAs. Their biggest challenge will be RFA Shea…
Salo in for Canucks … Off-season Blackhawks questions … Arnott and Sturm likely not back for Capitals … Thrasher sale update
Damien Cox via twitter: Predators forward Colin Wilson will be in the lineup for injured Steve Sullivan. Sami Salo is in for the Canucks, Andrew Alberts is likely out. Keith Ballard a scratch. Dan Murphy via twitter: Salo in, Alberts…
Injury notes on Gagner, Steen, Jackman, Brassard, Sullivan … Kubina gets 3 games for elbow with video
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers Sam Gagner is done for the year after a tendon was severed in his hand after being inadvertently by teammate Ryan Jones. “You hop over the boards 50 times a game and this…