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NHL Morning Papers (Friday Edition): Coyotes had net losses of over $60 million last season, Marian Hossa undergoes shoulder surgery and the Leafs looking to trade a defenseman

The Coyotes posted a net loss of over $60 million last season, writes Paul Waldie of the Globe & Mail.
“I’m glad it’s not going to arbitration. I really wanted to stay in Carolina,” said Tuomo Ruutu after signing his new deal with the Hurricanes.
New Blackhawks winger Marian Hossa is going to undergo surgery to repair a small tear in his rotator cuff. Apparently this injury dates all the way back to the summer of 2008.
Good thing Flames prospect John Armstrong has a positive attitude about his endless array of injuries.
Mike Heika profiles new Stars coach Marc Crawford and explains why he is such a fiery competitor.
The prospect pipeline continues, as the Red Wings have signed Jakub Kindl to a three-year contract extension.
Speaking of Detroit, long-time Wings executive Jimmy Devellano says the salary cap has finally caught up with his team.
Joe Zada has stolen millions and millions of dollars from Sergei Fedorov, among others.
The Wild signed Ryan Lannon on Thursday.
In Nashville, the Predators are looking forward to having their number one line of Sullivan, Arnott and Dumont together for the entire season.
Zach Parise wants to be able to skate at the U.S. Olympic orientation camp.
Former Flyers netminder Martin Biron will looking for a chance to prove himself on the Island.
Meanwhile, the Flyers made five minor-league signings on Thursday.
Penguins prospect forward Eric Tangradi is slowly recovering from thumb surgery he had, writes Shelly Anderson.
Brian Buke likes his defense, and has not really received any worthwhile offers for Tomas Kaberle, so he expects the veteran puck-mover to still be on his team’s roster come October.
Kaberle may not be on the move, but with ten regular NHL defensemen on the roster, something has to give, writes Michael Traikos of the National Post.
Dave Poulin has been named the number three in command with the Toronto Maple Leafs.