NHL Breeze: Aug.9, 2010, Morning Edition

NHL Breeze: Aug.9, 2010, Morning Edition

-          Two of the best athletes in the world to meet at Rogers Cup tennis, first meeting—Crosby and Roger Federer

-          Kovalchuk expected to see his contract reinstated with the arbitrator and make tweaks to fit NHL standards

-          ESPN Scott Burnside says the number of teams interested in Kaberle is in double digits, I believe Kaberle will stay a Leaf, maybe sign a contract extension sometime soon after

-          Willie Mitchell closing in on 2-3 teams. Vancouver should always be in the back of his mind

-          If Kaberle situation decided, look for Bieksa side to speed up. Similar to Kovy/Gagne situation earlier

-          Scott Howson has said that he thinks his back-up goalie Mathieu Garon can start 20-25 games for the Blue Jackets. Steve Mason is the starter for the other 60+ games

-          The Dispatch reports Brassard, Filatov, Voracek and Moore working out with new strength and conditioning coach Kevin Collins.

-          Red Wings have a long list of forwards under contract. Many RFAs will take turns in Grand Rapids or moved

-          Pittsburgh Penguins GM Ray Shero will add his 6^th defenseman sometime from now till the start of training camp. Only 5 noticeable D’s under contract so far.

-          Stanley Cup in Sweden right now, taking pictures with Nicklas Hjalmarsson and the hockey fans in Sweden.