Antoine Vermette is closing in on a contract extension. (Picture courtesy of tsn.ca)
Dean Lombardi wants more from Alexander Frolov this season. (Picture courtesy of tsn.ca)
Wild fans know all too well about Marian Gaborik's injury history. (Picture courtesy of sportsnet.ca)
- The Brandon Dubinsky contract issue continues, as Larry Brooks states that Brandon Dubinsky’s request for his team equipment to use while he practices on his own, was rejected.
- Do not be surprised to see Jonathan Cheechoo lineup alongside Jason Spezza this season in Ottawa.
- Cheechoo’s attitude is a welcome addition to the Senators locker room.
- As David linked yesterday, here is another story on Joe Frazier meeting Ray Emery.
- Ulf Samuelsson continues to run Coyotes camp, as Wayne Gretzky’s status is still up in the air.
- It is only news because it is Sidney Crosby, but the superstar is trying out a new stick.
- Coach Bylsma has been happy with what he’s seen from his Penguins early in training camp.
- Surprise, surprise; Dany Heatley is most likely going to line up alongside Joe Thornton, says coach Todd McLellan.
- D.J. King is the resident tough-guy in St. Louis, writes Jeremy Rutherford.
- Reports say that Brad Winchester looks better than ever so far this training camp.
- Martin St. Louis really is the emotional leader of the Tampa Bay Lightning, writes Damian Cristodero.
- Bolts netminder Mike Smith may have been critical of his own effort, but he’s happy to be back on the ice after last season’s concussion issues.
- With so many pending free agents after this season, Damien Cox makes a very good point about motivation and the Leafs roster.
- If Nazem Kadri does not crack one of the top two forward lines, Leafs coach Ron Wilson says he won’t make the team.
- Ian White knows he is in tough with the numbers game on the back-end in Leafs land.
- Sergei Shirokov impressed all with his two-goal performance at yesterday’s NHL pre-season opener for the Canucks.
- The Sedins sounds excited to be joined by Mikael Samuelsson this season.
- Meantime, young center Cody Hodgson is feeling better injury-wise, reports Ben Kuzma.
- Chris Clark of the Capitals is feeling good and is excited about the upcoming season, writes Corey Masisak.
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