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NHL Morning Papers (Tuesday Edition): Dean Lombardi talks honestly about Alexander Frolov, Marian Gaborik sits out and no lack of motivation for the Leafs

In today’s morning papers, Marian Gaborik is already “sore”, Petr Sykora expected to sign contract with Wild, Darren Helm injured, lots of change in Edmonton, Antoine Vermette is close to signing a contract extension, Theo Fleury’s return is overshadowing everything else in Calgary and much more after the jump.

Antoine Vermette is closing in on a contract extension. (Picture courtesy of tsn.ca)

Antoine Vermette is closing in on a contract extension. (Picture courtesy of tsn.ca)

Dean Lombardi wants more from Alexander Frolov this season. (Picture courtesy of tsn.ca)

Dean Lombardi wants more from Alexander Frolov this season. (Picture courtesy of tsn.ca)

  • Brent Burns wants to put the 2008/09 season behind him, as the talented defenseman foresees a far better 2009/10.
  • Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune hints that the Wild’s training camp invitation to Petr Sykora will result in a contract.
  • Barry Trotz says David Legwand and Martin Erat are capable of posting 65-70 points.  (Writer’s note:  Don’t bet on that.)
  • Jacques Lemaire was a lot happier with the second day of Devils camp than the first.
  • With the season still two weeks away, the Rangers see no reason to rush Marian Gaborik (tightness and soreness) into the lineup.  (Writer’s note: Wild fans are probably happy they are done with this kind of stuff.)
Wild fans know all too well about Marian Gaborik's injury history. (Picture courtesy of sportsnet.ca)

Wild fans know all too well about Marian Gaborik's injury history. (Picture courtesy of sportsnet.ca)

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