NHL Morning Papers (Sunday Edition): A closer look at Pierre Lacroix, Doug Wilson turned down an offer for Christian Ehrhoff and should Rangers try and trade for Marc Savard?
Free Agency
The Sabres have signed free agent defenseman Joe DiPenta to a one-year deal.
The Coyotes are attempting to re-sign Scottie Upshall and Keith Yandle to new contracts.
Ray Shero was disappointed to see Rob Scuderi and Hal Gill leave town, but he is still confident in his team’s defense heading into 2009/10.
Lightning GM Brian Lawton’s recent signings could have been partly expected considering his old agency represents a number of these players.
Staying in Tampa Bay, free agent signing Matt Walker’s finger is a YouTube phenomenon.
Lightning prospect Dana Tyrell is relieved to finally be back on the ice skating, writes Damian Cristodero.
After the closing of the Blues’ development camp, John Davidson wished everyone a good summer, as teams are beginning to take some time away from the game.
Canadiens prospect guru Trevor Timmins was very pleased with the team’s development camp this past week.
Other News
In sad news, former Sabre Reg Fleming passed away at the age of 73.
Woody Paige of the Denver Post has a very informative interview with Pierre Lacroix regarding a number of Avalanche related issues.
Terry Frei of the Denver Post says that Avalanche fans should look at Pittsburgh as a model for rebuilding.
Earlier this off-season, Sharks GM Doug Wilson turned down an offer of Jason Chimera for Sharks defenseman Christian Ehrhoff.
It has been a couple days since a Dany Heatley article was written, so here’s the latest from Dan Barnes of the Edmonton Journal. Barnes wants people to realize that Heatley is what we think he is.
Marian Gaborik is one motivated player as he looks forward to his first season in New York, explains Larry Brooks.
In his Sunday Slap Shots column, Brooks suggests the Rangers offer Brandon Dubinsky to the Bruins straight up for Marc Savard.