A collection of all the latest news from around the world of hockey:
Latest from the NHL board of governors meetings: There will no longer be draft pick compensation for executives. [Sportsnet]. The Salary Cap is going up. [The Hockey News]. Updates on expansion. [ESPN], [TSN]
Tough news about Pascal Dupuis. He’s the kind of guy everyone wants on their team. [Penguins], [Pensburgh]
The Penguins problems aren’t due to goaltending. [TSN]
Was it a mistake to draft Nail Yakupov? [Today’s Slap Shot]
Despite attendance issues, the Florida Panthers are staying put. [Miami Herald]
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If the Canucks fall out of the race could Radim Vrbata be on the trading block? [Rabid Habs]
The Pacific Division is up for grabs. [Along the Boards]
Steve Montador’s family is suing the NHL. [Washington Post]
Tuukka Rask is returning to form. [Fan Rag Sports]
Vincent Lecavalier keeps holding on. [The Score]
Will Lou Lamoriello turn the Leafs into the Devils? [Globe and Mail]
Interesting criticism of Nazem Kadri. [Leafs Nation]
And finally, updates on the Steven Stamkos contract saga. [THN]