- The Ducks and Brett Festerling have agreed to terms on a two-year, two-way contract.
- The NCAA has scheduled an outdoor game for Fenway Park, one week after the NHL’s Winter Classic.
- The Sabres decided not to re-sign Andrew Peters, but they did add toughness on Thursday with the signing of Jeff Cowan.
- Scott Cruickshank looks back at the Team Canada orientation camp from 2001 and the key stories that were much talked about.
- Steve MacFarlane of the Calgary Sun provides his opinion on a number of key Team Canada roster decisions.
- Bruce Dowbiggen tells us that the Team Canada orientation camp signals the end of summer for the Canadian hockey reporting media.
- Patrick Kane has pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor charges filed against him, writes Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune.
- In a cost-cutting move, the Avalanche has gone to a one-man radio booth, explains Adrian Dater.
- Not surprisingly, the Red Wings are all over the U.S. national television schedule.
- Dany Heatley deserves to be at the Team Canada orientation camp, says Steve Yzerman.
- Florida Panthers tickets will be cheaper to buy than they were last season.
- Alex Tanguay is considering a contract offer from the Minnesota Wild, reports Michael Russo of the Star Tribune.
- The Devils have signed five minor-league players to new contracts.
- If Dany Heatley does not get traded before training camp, he has announced that he will show up in Ottawa, writes Ken Warren.
- If Heatley does return to Ottawa, Senators GM Bryan Murray has no concerns about his work ethic.
- The Senators have signed netminder Andy Chiodo to a one-year, two way deal.
- Patrick Marleau is playing it cool when it comes to questions about losing his long-time captaincy with the Sharks.
- There will be skating at Maple Leaf Garden soon, except it won’t be hockey.
- By deciding to speak to the media today, Dany Heatley is finally making the right move, opines Damien Cox.
- In good news, Ernie “Punch” McLean was found alive in British Columbia.
- Next season will be an important one for young speedster Mason Raymond, explains Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province.
