NHL Morning Papers (Monday Edition): John Tortorella not happy with Dan Girardi’s training camp, teams arrive in Europe and a boatload of roster decisions need to be made

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 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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