On the Beat: Heatley “too risky” for Kings, NHLPA is living up to its motto “never trust anyone” and the Edmonton Arena debate is about to get started.

News from the Team beat writers:

• With the news of NHLPA director Paul Kelly’s firing, Damien Cox talks about the NHLPA’s motto “Never trust anyone, either inside or outside the association“.  I’m not sure what the NHL players are thinking. 
• Looks like Dany Heatley may be “too risky” for the Kings to take a chance on writes James Gordon of the Ottawa Citizen.  Some very frank comments from G.M. Lombardi to Kings fans.
• Curtis Zupke of the OC Register talks about one to watch if he is given a chance this season with Anaheim.  The Ducks have a glut of centerman so it will be interesting to see how he performs during training camp.
• Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe is back at the arena and so are various Bruins as camp gets underway.
• Reports from Raleigh would seem to indicate that Cam Ward’s back shouldn’t be a problem.  That is good news for the Hurricane.  If they expect to do well this season, they need him to be playing at 100%.
• The Islanders make a minor move, trading prospect Rob Hennigar for Bobby Hughes, a prospect in Carolina’s system writes Katie Strang.
• Mike Boone over at Habs Inside/Out we learn that Vinny Lecavalier really likes Alex Tanguay.  He will likely really compliment him on the line.
• If you are a cynic, then here is your guide to the Great Edmonton Arena debate, writes David Staples.  Does Edmonton need a new arena?  What do you think?
• If you ever wondered why you shouldn’t commit a jersey foul, the guys over at Empty Netters have created an addendum to their original Jersey Foul Bill of Rights.  Very funny list.