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.

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