Illegal Curve Hockey
NHL Morning Papers (Tuesday Edition): Oilers not interested in Nikolai Zherdev, Anton Babchuk and Dennis Seidenberg done in Carolina and how to sneak on the ice at the Stanley Cup Final
Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf (abdominal surgery) expects to be in the team’s lineup for opening night of the regular season, but is not sure whether he will be ready for the start of training camp, writes Dan Wood. Both Anton Babchuk and Dennis Seidenberg will not be part of the Hurricanes next season , says Carolina GM Jim Rutherford. Michael Arace of the Columbus Dispatch gives Scott Howson credit for his Fedor Tyutin acquisition last summer. Meanwhile, the Blue Jackets have announced that John Michael and Ray Crawford have been added to the team’s television broadcasts next season. Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News profiles Stars center Mike Ribiero . In positive news for Wings fans, the team has announced that it will not raise season tickets prices for the 2009/10 season. “But, right now his plans are to come back and play in the NHL and come back and play for the Red Wings ,” said Wings GM Ken Holland about Jiri Hudler’s expected to return to the NHL after his KHL contract is complete. Here are some tips from a fan who was able to sneak onto the ice after Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. Recently signed Dennis Grebeshkov has been invited to Russia’s Olympic orientation camp. The Islanders have signed Blake Comeau to a two-year contract . Former Devils forward Jim Dowd will host a high school All-Star game in New Jersey that benefits kids fighting cancer . Larry Brooks of the NY Post says Glen Sather will walk away from the Nikolai Zherdev arbitration award. The Edmonton Oilers are not interested in Nikolai Zherdev but apparently the Toronto Maple Leafs are, writes Jim Matheson. Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette addresses the latest Habs rumors . Even if Dany Heatley claims to not know much about the latest trade rumors, he and his agents are subtley pushing for a deal with a team (like San Jose) that the winger wants to play for. If the Senators want Jonathan Cheechoo , a deal could probably be done quite quickly. Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News provides readers with an inside look at a day in the life of Peter Luukko. In other news, the NHLPA says it will defend the contracts of Marian Hossa and Chris Pronger if an issue arises. Rebekah Sanders of the Arizona Republic with the latest on the Coyotes controversy. Meantime, the Coyotes shouldn’t expect any financial help from the Arizona Cardinals. Any talk about the Coyotes somehow still includes Jim Balsillie , explains Paul Hunter of the Toronto Star. Remember Dallas Eakins? He is now the new coach of the Toronto Marlies of the AHL. Canucks President Chris Zimmerman has decided to step down from his post , reports Jason Botchford. The Canucks may have bigger issues, as Alex Burrows is being investigated by Montreal police for an on-ice incident in a Quebec summer league.
