NHL Morning Papers (Thursday Edition): Erik Johnson receives medical clearance to play, Jim Balsillie has new life and long road back for Casey Borer

• It has been a difficult road back for Hurricanes defenseman Casey Borer, but he knows he is lucky to be alive, writes Chip Alexander.
• Peter Forsberg was on the ice recently but he is not attempting another comeback.
• Former Avalanche head coach Tony Granato has been added to the Penguins’ coaching staff.  “It didn’t take long for me to get the batteries recharged,” said Granato after accepting the position.
• New Stars assistant coach Charlie Huddy is looking forward to working with the Stars’ young defensemen.
• The Red Wings would prefer prospect Tomas Tatar come over to North America and play in the CHL.
• Swedish players are playing more confident at a younger age, says Peter Forsberg.
• The Habs have named the team’s assistant coaches for Hamilton of the AHL.
• Brendan Shanahan and the Devils were on the same page when it came to agreeing to a contract.  Shanahan really sees the Olympic break as a terrific opportunity to get some rest before the playoff push.
• Chris Neil wants to prove to everybody that he is worth the $8 million contract he signed with the Senators this off-season.
• The Flyers have reached an agreement with Kalamazoo to become the team’s ECHL affiliate.
• After a freak golf cart accident last off-season, Erik Johnson has finally received medical clearance to return to the Blues lineuo.
• The big question for the Leafs heading into the season is between the pipes, writes Paul Hunter.
• Teppo Numminen’s comments after his retirement were exactly as expected–short and classy.
• Twitter-aholic agent Allan Walsh is unhappy with the NHL policy for injuries at Olympic orientation camps.
• In Vancouver, Jannik Hansen has agreed to a one-year, two-way deal with the Canucks.
• Here is a Q & A with Canucks defenseman Kevin Bieksa.

Coyotes News

• Carrie Watters of the Arizona Republic explains to readers that Jim Balsillie is now back in the game, when it comes to bidding on the Coyotes.
• Jim Balsillie was added into the auction because his offer is the best in terms of covering the creditors’ losses, writes Dave Shoalts of the Globe & Mail.
• Any concessions by the City of Glendale are going to be available for the Arizona public to see.
• The Arizona Cardinals are opposed to any public tax around the Jobing.com Arena.
• This situation is only going to get uglier, writes Paul Hunter of the Toronto Star.

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