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NHL Morning Papers (Tuesday Edition): Petr Sykora denies rift with Dan Bylsma, arbitration hearings and Sharks could be favorite for Heatley

Are the Sharks the favorite to acquire Dany Heatley?
Joe Thornton has no problems with skating at the Team Canada Orientation Camp, even with some of the insurance concerns voiced by the NHLPA.
Chris Vivalamore of the Atlanta Journal Constitution has an interview with Thrashers coach John Anderson.
Staying with Atlanta, the Thrashers signed Evander Kane to an entry-level deal on Monday.
The Bruins and Matt Hunwick avoided arbitration on Thurday, agreeing to a two-year deal worth a total of $2.9 million. Hunwick actually finished third in defensemen points for the Bruins last season.
The Sabres have re-signed Andrej Sekera and Clarke MacArthur.
“It’s nice to get done. I’m excited to be going to Calgary,” said Nigel Dawes after signing a two-year, $1.7 million deal with the Flames.
Flames prospect Mikael Backlund has been showing recent draft pick, and fellow Swede, Tim Erixon around Calgary.
Long-time Flames defender Rhett Warrener, is waiting for some interest from around the NHL, but that has yet to happen.
Brent Sutter is finally able to stop talking and start coaching.
Ron Francis is part coach, part manager, which is evident in the comments he makes about practice.
After Marc Methot’s agent and Columbus GM Scott Howson exchange arbitration briefs, the two will sit down to see if they can work out a deal prior to Thursday’s hearing.
As David linked last night, Justin Abdelkader is returning to school this summer to finish his degree.
Jesper Samuelsson, a.ka. Mr. Irrelevant from the 2008 Entry Draft, is hoping to make a good impression on the Red Wings brass.
The Habs signed goaltender Curtis Sanford to a one-year deal.
By all accounts, it appears that Travis Zajac and the New Jersey Devils are headed for arbitration.
Yankee Stadium may be the home of the 2011 Winter Classic.
The Flyers announced their pre-season schedule on Monday.
The Coyotes re-signed three lesser known players on Monday.
Petr Sykora’s agent, Alan Walsh, has refuted claims that his client had a rift with coach Dan Bylsma, writes Joe Starkey.
It looks like Matt Smaby and the Lightning are having negotiating over the one-way contract issues, more so than over the dollar figure attached to such a deal, writes Erik Erlendsson.
The Maple Leafs’ pre-season schedule has been released.
Rick Nash admits that the appeal of playing in Toronto was there, but he was just too happy in Columubus to decide to pass up the team’s offer.
A group wants to bring the NHL back to Quebec City.