Here are the morning papers for Saturday the 6th of September:
- David Staples of the Edmonton Journal does not think Sam Gagner will become the Oilers’ number one center just yet.
- Filip Kuba was surprised to be traded from Tampa Bay but is looking forward to playing for the Senators this season.
- Even though he has a new baby girl, Ryan Kesler will not mellow on the ice at all this season, writes Elliot Pap of the Vancouver Sun.
- Sabres’ road games will not be broadcast in HD this season.
- Chip Alexander has an interesting story of Jorge Alves’ journey through pro hockey.
- Tomas Holmstrom got a puck in the face on Friday but he is alright, writes Dave Dye of the Detroit News.
- Mats Sundin handled Ron Wilson’s barbs at him just like he always does, in a classy manner, writes Rose Dimanno.
For Illegal Curve, I’m Richard Pollock.