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NHL Morning Papers (Friday Edition): Tomas Holmstrom says the Wings are going back to the Finals, denials all around of the Heatley trade rumor and Phil Kessel apparently wants to join the Leafs

In this morning’s papers, we receive word about the Penguins’ session at the White House, Gary Bettman taking the stand, reaction to Heatley’s expected arrival at training camp, details on the Brandon Dubinsky negotiations, reaction to Mike Comrie’s return to Edmonton and a lot more.

Theoren Fleury has been cleared by the NHL to attempt his comeback. (Picture courtesy of ctv.ca)

Theoren Fleury has been cleared by the NHL to attempt his comeback. (Picture courtesy of ctv.ca)

The Molson family intends to keep Bob Gainey in the fold. (Picture courtesy of globesports.com)

The Molson family intends to keep Bob Gainey in the fold. (Picture courtesy of globesports.com)

Gary Bettman will take the stand today in Phoenix. (Picture courtesy of cbc.ca)

Gary Bettman will take the stand today in Phoenix. (Picture courtesy of cbc.ca)

  • The Penguins had a blast at yesterday’s appearance with President Obama at the White House.
  • The talk from the White Hous was about the needling that President Obama gave Sidney Crosby.
  • In roster news, the Penguins have invited former Hurricanes forward Ryan Bayda to camp.
  • Sharks GM Doug Wilson denies that the team has acquired Dany Heatley.
  • Here are ten questions surrounding the St. Louis Blues heading into the 2009/10 season.
  • Stephane Veilleux would love to contribute in a more offensive role in Tampa Bay than he did in Minnesota.
  • Apparently the Lightning is trying to bring in Adam Oates as a coach/consultant.
  • Damien Cox of the Toronto Star writes that he hears Phil Kessel wants to join the Leafs.
  • The Leafs defense is going to be one nasty group to play against this season.
  • Prab Rai is a local Vancouver kid that wants to make his childhood team but knows that dream will take time.
  • You may hear a lot about Simeon Varlamov but Capitals prospect Michael Neuvirth may be just as good.
  • Bruce Dowbiggen reviews the link I posted late last night of the feud between Bob McCown and Doug MacLean.