On the Dallas Stars …
Mike Heika: Stars GM Jim Nill said that Tyler Seguin (heel) will be re-evaluated on Tuesday or Wednesday: “Hope he can be close by then.” He won’t skate before then.
Mike Heika: Nill said that Radek Faksa has concussion-like symptoms. Faksa, Ales Hemsky and Esa Lindell are expected to be at camp on Monday.
On the Los Angeles Kings …
Jon Rosen: Word from the Kings hockey operations is that Jeff Carter (lower-body) should be “full go for camp.” Should be on the ice this morning.
On the Boston Bruins …
CSNNE: Zac Rinaldo has a lower-body injury and will miss the first couple days of training camp.
On the Tampa Bay Lightning …
Joe Smith: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman said that Ryan Callahan will be the only regular who won’t be able to go full out at the start of training camp. He is progressing well though.
On the Nashville Predators …
Adam Vingan: Defenseman Ryan Ellis has an upper-body injury and will be reevaluated after their preseason game on Tuesday.
On the Calgary Flames …
Calgary Flames: GM Brad Treliving said that Mikael Backlund suffered a concussion during the World Cup of Hockey. Treliving is hopeful that Backlund will be able to start skating soon.
Calgary Flames: Defenseman Ladislav Smid will miss the entire season with a neck injury.
On the Arizona Coyotes …
Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: As expected, Dave Bolland failed his physical yesterday and will be put on the LTIR when the season starts. Bolland has three years left on his deal with a $5.5 million cap hit. The Coyotes are responsible for 80 percent of his salary.
“There’s nothing that he would like more than to play in the National Hockey League again,” his agent, Anton Thun said. “Will that happen? I don’t think anybody can project that.”
Defenseman Kevin Connauton will miss the start of training camp after suffering a lower-body injury.
Defenseman Michael Stone (ACL/MCL surgery) is skating on his own, but won’t be fully taking part in training camp. He’s hoping that on October 1st he’ll be able resume full practices, but isn’t sure if that is realistic.
“I think the timeline changes daily,” Stone said, laughing. “There is no timeline, I guess. The low-end rehab time is six months, which is Oct. 1, but you’re never sure what’s going on inside the knee. I feel good. That’s all I know.”
