Illegal Curve Hockey

Categories: NHL Morning Papers

NHL Morning Papers (Thursday Edition): Oilers send videos to Dany Heatley, Taylor Pyatt likely done in Vancouver and Devils to examine possibility of bringing back Brendan Shanahan

“If I work hard I will have a good chance. But it will by no means be easy with the talent at defense,” said Ducks defenseman Ryan Whitney about making Team USA.
Marian Hossa has an injured shoulder which new GM Stan Bowman said may require surgery as a last resort.
The Avalanche has signed Brandon Yip to an entry-level contract.
The adjustment to the pro game is never an easy task, just ask Flames prospect Leland Irving.
The Columbus Blue Jackets avoided arbitration with Marc Methot and have signed the defenseman to a two-year contract.
Michael Arace of the Columbus Dispatch talks about how much his teammates, and the city of Columbus as a whole, will miss Ole-Kristian Tollefsen.
Jamie Samuelsen writes in the Detroit Free Press that he has faith in Jimmy Howard’s ability to play net for the Red Wings behind Chris Osgood.
The Red Wings management structure works so well because everyone checks their ego at the door.
Meanwhile, it looks like former Wing Sergei Fedorov was swindled out of a lot of money.
Staying in Detroit, Jiri Hudler and the Wings are headed for an arbitration hearing on July 30.
Chris Chelios wants to play for the NY Rangers, at least according to former teammate Jeremy Roenick.
For some reason, the Oilers sent Dany Heatley some videos about the team in a continuing attempt to convince Heatley that Edmonton is the place for him, writes Dan Barnes.
The Wild has signed center Nathan Smith to a one-year contract.
Mark Everson of the NY Post has more details on the Travis Zajac four-year deal he signed early Wednesday.
With Zajac now secure, the Devils look to be shifting their attention to whether it would be prudent to bring back Brendan Shanahan.
In a puzzling move, the Islanders have signed Martin Biron to a one-year contract.
Martin Gerber has literally taken Ray Emery’s spot in the KHL.
Coyotes GM Don Maloney re-acquired Radim Vrbata not only for his on-ice ability, but for his off-ice influence on some of the team’s younger players as well.
In Philadelphia, they are wondering if the Dingle ate your baby?
Penguins prospect Brian Strait believes that leaving College on top was the best way to exit, so now he’s focused on pursuing his professional career in Pittsburgh.
The additions of Mattias Ohlund and Matt Walker will hopefully do wonders for the Lightning’s locker room, writes Damian Cristodero.
The Leafs signed Darryl Boyce and Alex Foster on Wednesday.
Current Leafs defenseman Luke Schenn is really happy with the added size and toughness to the Maple Leafs roster so far this off-season.
Any efforts for secret negotiations with Jerry Reinsdorf, or any other potential purchaser, will not be an option for the City of Glendale.
Sounds like Taylor Pyatt’s time in Vancouver has come to an end, writes Jim Jamieson.
Former Windsor Spitfires forward Eric Wellwood really seems to have a good head on his shoulders.