- The Ducks know they can score this season, they just need to work on their special teams play.
- Bobby Ryan is happy to have Ryan Getzlaf back in the lineup.
- The Thrashers are slated to start the season with Kari Lehtonen on injured reserve.
- Are Derek Morris and Zdeno Chara going to be the Bruins’ number one defense combination this season?
- Another question in Bruins camp, is whether Michael Ryder can step up to the number one line and help fell the hole left by Phil Kessel.
Can Michael Ryder replace Phil Kessel on the Bruins' number one line? (Picture courtesy of tsn.ca)
- Theoren Fleury began to get in shape for his attempted comeback about eight months ago and at that time he weighed 220 pounds.
- Jason Jaffrey is happy with the way he’s played at Flames camp, but he knows that players on one-way deals usually have priority against him.
- Jonathan Toews tells the Chicago Tribune’s Chris Kuc about his experience in Zurich thus far.
- Third overall pick Matt Duchene has made the Avalanche opening night roster out of training camp.
- Nikita Filatov has been impressing coach Ken Hitchcock with his work ethic over the past two games, writes Aaron Portzline.
- In Columbus, there are battles for the final forward spot and final defense spot on the roster.
- The Dallas players not uncomfortable with Marc Crawford’s new, more aggressive, style of play.
- Niklas Kronwall will be the Red Wings’ tour guide while the team is in Stockholm.
- The Red Wings got revenge on the Penguins last night, albeit hardly any of the team’s top players actually dressed for the contest.
- J.F. Jacques surprised some onlookers with his play at Oilers camp, and it sure paid off as he has made the team.
- Rob Schremp was once again cut by the Oilers, although this time the talented forward must pass through waivers before being sent to the AHL.
Rob Schremp was cut by the Oilers, but most people do not think he'll make it through waivers unclaimed. (Picture courtey of yahoo.com)
- Ryan Stone made the Oilers because he brings a little “crust” to the team’s game, said coach Pat Quinn.
- In his second time around with the club, Mike Comrie continues to impress.
- Ville Koistinen cannot wait to play a game back in his home country of Finland, writes Steve Gorten.
- Who is going to be the Kings number two netminder this season?
- In Minnesota, the number two center job is up for grabs and there are about three serious contenders, writes Michael Russo.
- With Hal Gill in town, the Habs finally have some much-needed size on the blue line, writes Dave Stubbs.
- Patric Hornqvist leads the Predators with seven pre-season points.
- Here is the latest New Jersey Devils roster update.
- It looks like Jacques Lemaire thinks some of his players need to be in better shape come the start of the season.
- “To say the least, I’ve been disappointed with his camp,” said Rangers coach John Tortorella about Dan Girardi.
- Daniel Alfredsson seems to enjoy playing for Cory Clouston, in part because of the new system of play in place compared to the beginning of last season.
- Spending some time with the RCMP was aimed at bringing the Senators closer together.
- Johan Backlund is the third goalie at Flyers camp, but may be the second with Brian Boucher’s injury status.
- The Penguins official opening night roster should be decided within the next day or two.
- Even though the Penguins had a short summer, the team’s training camp has seen some good intensity.
- “They have a lot of Swedes and a lot of experience, but we’re going to come here and make a statement,” said Blues sophomore Patrik Berglund.
- Rick Tocchet is proud of the way his team handled its long exhibition road trip, writes Damian Cristodero.
Lightning coach Rick Tocchet was proud of his team's play on its long exhibition road trip. (Picture courtesy of yahoo.com)
- Lightning GM Brian Lawton says roster decisions will be made based on quality of play, not a player’s contract.
- Viktor Stalberg has made the Maple Leafs roster and will be in the opening night lineup on Thursday.
- Unfortunately, Nazem Kadri did not make the Leafs roster and was sent back to London of the OHL.
- Sergei Shirokov continues to impress Canucks fans with his play throughout the pre-season.
- The Capitals have some difficult decisions to make, both on the back-end and up front.
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