Hockey Hits: Is Lundqvist worth the money, Is the stage set for the next labour war, Is Comrie soon to be an Oiler, again?

Some news and notes from across the blogs:

• Canucks Army:  Is the stage set for the next labour war?  I sure hope it isn’t.  If the NHL & the players still haven’t learned their lessons from the last one, then I think it’s time to close the entire operation down permanently.
• Cult of Hockey:  Comrie, done deal?  Quite interesting to watch as this rumour has developed.  Would the Oilers be willing to bring him back?
• NHL Fanhouse:  Blue Jackets give new meaning to ‘Fantasy Hockey’.  The Blue Jackets seem to be a very cool organization and this would reiterate that.  
• Mile High Hockey:  Statistical expectations for Matt Duchene.  Will be a bright spot for Avalanche fans this season.
• The Sign Girls Weblog:  Phillipe Boucher announces retirement.  Solid player, nice that he went out on top.
• Sens Chirp:  Are we quickly heading towards a resolution in the summer drama involving winger Dany Heatley?  Similar to the Phoenix situation, I think most people just want this to be over already.
• T.O. Sports:  Maple Leafs raising stock: On The Defensive.  Which players would you buy and sell on this list?
• New York Rangers Blog:  Is Lundqvist worth the money.  I would say he is as well.  If the Rangers could only give him a lead to work with and d-men to clear the puck, then he might actually be able to get things accomplished.
• Ranger Rants:  Redden seeks return to old form.  It’s one thing to want to be better but can he physically still get the job done?
• From the Rink:  What really happened between Balsillie and the Penguins?  Mirtle really does an amazing job of compiling all the info regarding Balsillie/Phoenix into quite an interesting story. 
• Puck Daddy:  Beyond the wicked hyperbole of the Versus, DirecTV dispute.  I think most U.S. hockey fans are more concerned about actually getting to watch hockey games, rather than which provider is showing them.