Hockey News: Arbitration for Subban; Giroux Apologizes

Ryan Johansen thinks he is worth a lot of money. The Blue Jackets want him to prove it before they hand out the big bucks. The NHL circle of life, folks. [Top Sports Report]

What, nobody wants a 42 year-old Martin Brodeur who hasn’t been good for years and thinks he can still be a starter? Shocking. [Too Many Men on the Site]

James Reimer also wants to be a starter, and wants out of Toronto.What to do. [Maple Leafs Hot Stove]

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P.K Subban filed for salary arbitration. Cue the trade rumors! [CBC]

Because we were due for a good Canucks goaltending story, Jacob Markstrom would like to be traded. [Nucks Misconduct]

Olli Jokinen is looking forward to playing in Nashville. [Predlines]

How will Evgeni Malkin fare without James Neal by his side? [Pensburgh]

Claude Giroux issues an apology for his “joke” gone wrong. [Ottawa Sun]

[photo: Misha Vaksman]
[photo: Misha Vaksman]
This is why the Brooks Orpik contract is terrible. [Washington Post]

A look at the Oilers top defensive pairing. [The Oilers Rig]

Getting to know the new draft picks in Edmonton. [Oilers Nation]

David Legwand has landed in Ottawa. [The 6th Sens]

Will Jarome Iginla have his Ray Bourque moment in Colorado? [Denver Post]

And finally, some on the Bruins side believe they are still the class of the East. But are they? [Chowder and Champions]