? Vancouver Canucks President and General Manager Mike Gillis announced today that the Canucks have signed Owen Nolan and Todd Fedoruk to professional tryout contracts. Yes, that'd be 39-year-old former Quebec Nordiques No. 1 pick Owen Nolan, who was with Zurich of the Swiss League last season. (Looks like someone had a bit of Recchi envy after the Finals.) If Nolan points at Luongo before scoring on him in practice, will Roberto be offended or flattered he was singled out? [Canucks]
? A little more Chris Osgood/Hall of Fame debate for ye. [Kukla]
? One Detroit Red Wings blogger is quite impressed with Shea Weber's commitment to winning the Stanley Cup: "I know it's taboo to talk in such glowing terms about a player not currently wearing the Winged Wheel. But why do I love Shea Weber? Because he wants to win, a Red Wing-like trait, and everything he's done up to this point has shown that." [Winging It]
? Will the Weber contract had any effect on the negotiations between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Luke Schenn? [Toronto Star]
? The Shea Weber ruling's ripples could be felt with the Dallas Stars and Alex Gologoski. [Dallas Stars Blog]
? Speaking of foreboding contract situations, down the line, a look at Jordan Staal and the Pittsburgh Penguins. [Pensburgh]
? NHL.com catches up with Jaden Schwartz, whose sister died fourth months ago after a courageous battle with cancer: "From here on out, this tournament, this camp -- everything is for (my sister). While I'm obviously trying to do this for me, my family and for Canada; most of all, it's for her." [NHL]
? Brad Marchand on his contract negotiations with the Boston Bruins: "Right now, we're just kind of getting into things. It's been a long summer and people have been on vacation and enjoying the Cup so we're going to start getting into it pretty heavily here and hopefully we'll get something done soon." Good luck in the contract talks, Brad; hopefully you don't lose your shirt. [ESPN Boston]
? Sort of love the idea of a team where Michael Peca is the GM and Grant Ledyard is the head coach. Try and pull a fast one now, junior Sabres players! [Sabres]
? Connor Murphy signs with the Phoenix Coyotes. We'll just assume someone in his family raised a pint because of this. [Coyotes]
? Interesting find from reader Justin Jelinek: NHL.com had decided to add (1979) to the historic standings in order to differentiate between the Winnipeg Jets franchises.
? What Patrick Sharp's new contract with the Chicago Blackhawks means for the future. As in, will Marian Hossa eventually be traded or what? [Blackhawk Up]
? Nice work by Craig Custance on Ray Emery, who will try and become the backup keeper for the Chicago Blackhawks. [Sporting News]
? The Ottawa Senators release details on their 20th anniversary season, including a tribute to the Ottawa teams that won 11 Stanley Cups from 1903-27. Three words: Center. Ice S�ance. [Senators]
? Scoring on the power play is one problem for the Washington Capitals. Actually getting power plays is another. [Japers' Rink]
? Still trying to figure out how Lewis doesn't think a girl pressing her naked breasts against the penalty box glass on national television during a Stanley Cup Playoff game isn't a reason to go bananas. [HOTH]
? Finally, Ginger The Cat is pretty talented, but we disagree with the Tim Thomas comparison at the end. By the third shot, Timmay Cat would have run out of the crease and attempted to scratch out someone's eyes.
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