More on waivers today … Video of Sestito’s suspendable hit and Avery’s threat to Giroux … Komisarek’s limited no-trade … Pronger could be ready for opener
TSN: Players put on waivers today: Cam Paddock (LA) , Nathan Lawson (MTL), Brian Willsie (MTL), Andre Deveaux (NYR), Andreas Thuresson (NYR), Tom Sestito (PHI), Andrew Joudrey (CBJ), Cody Bass (CBJ), Dane Byers (CBJ), Nick Drazenovic (CBJ), Zach Hamill (BOS),…
Leiweke talks Doughty … Homophobic slur towards Avery, who could be sent to the AHL … Yashin signs with CSKA … Sabres get cap space
Helene Elliott of the LA Times: The president of the Kings' parent company AEG, Tim Leiweke, supports Kings GM Dean Lombardi's stance with Drew Doughty. Leiweke said the Kings plan to spend to the cap but paying Doughty $7+ million…
Sabres Brad Boyes suspended for 2 pre-season games
I really like how Brendan Shanahan is creating videos for his suspension rulings. Will continue to post his videos, along with the infraction throughout the year. Here is Sabres Brad Boyes' hit on Maple Leafs Joe Colborne that received a…
40 put on waivers … Lombardi clear for contact … Oilers could use a puck mover … Ducks could look for Dman … More rosters reduced
TSN: Placed on waivers yesterday (Mon. 26th at noon is deadline for claiming): Stefan Chaput (Bos) Nathan McIver (Bos) Jamie Tardif (Bos) Ales Kotalik (Buf) David Leggio (Buf), Shaone Morrisonn (Buf), Derek Whitmore (Buf), Brett Bellemore (Car), Nicolas Blanchard (Car),…
Afternoon notes involving Hemsky and the Oilers, Niittymaki, Blues, Komisarek, Rangers, Rolston and Iginla
Dan Tencer via twitter: Oilers forward Ales Hemsky was been cleared for full contact, and hopes to get into 2 pre-season games. JoAnne Ireland of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers assigned 7 players to Oklahoma City: David LeNeveu (G), Cameron…
No movement on Doughty … Spezza’s family thinks he’ll be a Leaf … Raymond doesn’t know if he’ll play again … New proposal of Isles arena
Bob McKenzie via twitter: There has been zero movement on the LA Kings - Drew Doughty front. Doughty's agent may try to generate an offer sheet but that isn't easy. Dennis Bernstein via twitter: Bernstein responds to a question on…
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…
Modano retires … Doughty rumors false … Leafs looking at Turris … Richards to play tomorrow … Lombardi and Lamoriello audio
Mike Modano on facebook: Modano retires from the NHL. "After a long summer of thinking about my future, I've come to the decision that it's time to retire as a player from the NHL. There's way too many people to…
Maple Leafs, Bruins, Flames and Blackhawks reduce their camp rosters
James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: The Maple Leafs cut 23 players yesterday. Sent to the AHL's Toronto Marlies: Josh Engel, Will Acton, Brayden Irwin, Dave Cowan, Kyle Neuber, Denny Urban, Kelsey Wilson, Matt Caruana, Tyler Brenner and Jamie…
Camp notes on Leafs, Hurricanes and Senators … Staal back practicing … NHL re-alignment … Sales notes
James Mirtle via twitter: Maple Leafs coach Ron Wilson said they will be cut down to 40-42 players by tomorrow afternoon. Chip Alexander via twitter: First roster cuts for the Hurricanes will be tomorrow. Bruce Garrioch via twitter: The Senators…
Rinne will be a UFA … M. Staal had undisclosed concussion … Schneider could be moved … Semin wants to stay with Caps … Maloney talks Turris
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Predators goalie Pekka Rinne is entering the last year of his 2 year, $6.8 million deal. “I think back then (in 2009-10) that was a good learning experience, just to focus on my game. There’s…
Crosby’s doctors differ … Doughty has Kings best offer … Schenn, Baily salary breakdown … Injury notes on Kane, Sharp, Markov, Fisher and Niemi
Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Sidney Crosby has been cleared to practice but his medical team can't agree on when he should be ready for contact. A Florida-based chiropractor who has been examining Crosby told a Pittsburgh radio station…