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NHL Morning Papers (Tuesday Edition): Reaction to prospective Phoenix owner, Mario Lemieux being harassed and Brian Burke excited to add Wayne Primeau
With the newest prospective owners looking to play games outside of Phoenix, Stephen Brunt writes about the continuing mess in the desert. Apparently the games scheduled for Saskatoon are considered to be a cash cow . Meantime, Halifax is foaming at the mouth for the chance to host some regular season NHL games. “It’s not a minor procedure because any time you operate on a back, it’s serious. But it’s a very common procedure ,” said Thrashers GM Don Waddell about Kari Lehtonen’s recent back surgery. Meanwhile, the Thrashers have signed Michael Forney to an entry-level contract . Fluto Shinzawa gives P.J. Axelsson a proper send-off with this great article in this morning’s Boston Globe. “You never say never ,” said Axelsson’s agent about a possible return to the NHL. Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun says Darryl Sutter did well to deal Wayne Primeau and save the necessary cap space to make a couple other signings . Former Flames GM Craig Button talks about which players would be on his Team Canada . If the Avalanche is going to be that bad next season, can’t the team at least hire a Don Cherry-like coach to make the season more interesting ? Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News profiles the underrated Stephane Robidas . Red Wings winger Daniel Cleary does not blame Jiri Hudler for signing in the KHL. Former Oilers goaltending coach, Pete Peeters, has caught on in Anaheim , writes Jim Matheson. The Wild has finalized its front office for next season, with the hiring of Brent Flahr. Brendan Shanahan wants to return to the NHL next season but it may not be with the Devils . The Flyers are reportedly interested in signing tough defenseman Ole-Kristian Tollefsen. Mario Lemieux has been getting harassed by a homeless man who lives around his house. Staying in Pittsburgh, the team has a long, long waiting list for season tickets, writes Mike Prisuta. Brian Burke was excited to acquire Wayne Primeau from the Flames on Monday, explains Paul Hunter of the Toronto Star. Primeau is looking forward to the chance to play for Ron Wilson again. The Vancouver Province is asking fans to take a side in the Kyle Wellwood arbitration hearing. Finally, here is an unique story about the Reebok-CCM hockey factory in Montreal.
