SPORT-SCAN DAILY BRIEF NHL 07/12/19 Anaheim Ducks Los Angeles Kings 1149555 Report: Ducks sign defenseman Michael Del Zotto to 1149582 Kings sign forward Samuel Fagemo to entry-level deal 1-year, $750,000 deal 1149583 FAGEMO SIGNS THREE-YEAR ELC; NORTH AMERICA-BOUND IN 2020-21 Arizona Coyotes 1149556 Coyotes fan with autism, scouting aspirations joined team Montreal Canadiens at NHL Draft 1149584 Canadiens sign Artturi Lehkonen and Joel Armia to 1149557 Coyotes camp invite Sean Dhooghe is changing the mold two-year contracts for small players Nashville Predators Boston Bruins 1149585 Junior Predators alumni move up to development camp 1149558 Danton Heinen out to prove he’s top-six Bruin 1149586 Which Nashville team wins a championship first: Titans or 1149559 Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy knows about playing in pain; Predators? he recently had knee replacement surgery 1149560 Danton Heinen, Bruins agree to a two-year contract New Jersey Devils 1149561 Bruins’ Danton Heinen happy to avoid arbitration, looks 1149587 Why Devils’ John Hynes expects an ‘invested’ Taylor Hall forward to future in 2019-20 1149562 Danton Heinen "wanted to be an offensive guy," now 1149588 Jack Hughes gives scouting report on new Devils (and Bruins need him to be more of that guy former teammates) Case McCarthy, Patrick Moynihan 1149589 Devils’ Ty Smith brings lessons from WHL, offseason Buffalo Sabres growth into 2nd development camp 1149563 What's next for the Sabres after trading for another 1149590 Is New Jersey the next stop for NJ Devils' prospect Jesper defenseman? Boqvist? 1149564 Roundtable: Is Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen worth a look for the Lightning? New York Islanders 1149591 Where does Jakub Skarek fit into Islanders' goalie Calgary Flames picture? 1149565 Nazem Kadri explains why he refused trade to Flames 1149566 As Battle of Alberta cools off, more joining Grant Fuhr on New York Rangers short list of players to play for Oilers and Flames 1149592 What start of Kaapo Kakko era will cost the Rangers 1149593 Nesconset native Rob O'Gara is a free agent and will be Carolina Hurricanes looking for a place to play 1149567 Kron, Dawson promoted as Canes make changes to 1149594 Kaapo Kakko, Rangers agree to entry-level contract scouting staff 1149595 Goldman: Evaluating whether the Rangers should trade or 1149568 A stream of consciousness from Hurricanes development extend Chris Kreider camp Philadelphia Flyers Chicago Blackhawks 1149596 Paul Holmgren’s departure from the Flyers doesn’t mean 1149569 Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and top pick Kirby Dach what you might think it means | Mike Sielski among the attendees at this month’s Blackhawks 1149597 Flyers president Paul Holmgren says he decided to ‘step Convention aside,’ is now senior adviser 1149570 Blackhawks announce star-studded attendees list for 12th 1149598 Chuck Fletcher a key to Paul Holmgren's decision on new annual fan convention role with Flyers 1149571 Powers Points: Ian Mitchell, Blackhawks to discuss future 1149599 Paul Holmgren no longer Flyers president, taking on new next week role with team as senior advisor 1149600 Paul Holmgren steps aside, taking senior advisor role with Dallas Stars Flyers 1149572 Stars defensemen outlook: What's going on with Julius 1149601 Some Flyers already easing back to work in Minnesota Honka and will he be on the Stars' roster this season? 1149602 As Paul Holmgren steps into lesser role, final piece of 1149573 Stars forward outlook: How will Montgomery align Dallas' Flyers’ 2018-19 organizational shakeup locks into plac news threats alongside Benn, Seguin, and Radulov 1149603 Jakub Voracek’s next act: Longtime Flyer still dangerous 1149574 Stars agree to 2-year, $3 million deal with former first- but likely entering a new phase of his career round pick Jason Dickinson Pittsburgh Penguins Detroit Red Wings 1149604 Tim Benz: Mike Sullivan nails Evgeni Malkin’s biggest 1149575 Steve Yzerman's Detroit Red Wings staff shakeup: 2 problem. Now fix it. scouts leave for Oilers 1149605 Retiring Matt Cullen: Penguins Stanley Cup runs were ‘the 1149576 Red Wings release top scouts Wright, Finley best years’ 1149577 Steve Yzerman’s Tampa condo on the market for $1.695 1149606 Alex Galchenyuk’s shot will be a difference-maker for the million Penguins 1149578 What kind of impact did Tyler Wright’s drafts have on the Red Wings’ rebuild? 1149579 2020 vision: How the Red Wings are positioned for a potentially intriguing free-agent class next summer Edmonton Oilers 1149580 Matheson: Oilers bringing Tyler Wright and Archie Henderson in to scouting 1149581 As Battle of Alberta cools off, more joining Grant Fuhr on short list of players to play for Oilers and Flames San Jose Sharks 1149607 San Jose Sharks re-sign two restricted free agents 1149608 Joe Pavelski on Sharks exit: ‘Our heart definitely was with San Jose’ 1149609 Sharks re-sign young centers Dylan Gambrell, Antti Suomela to contracts 1149610 NHL free-agency review: How LA Kings stack up in Pacific Division 1149611 Former Shark Joe Pavelski selling San Jose mansion for $3.6 million 1149612 An early look at the Sharks’ 2020 unrestricted free agents St Louis Blues 1149613 Blues win 'best comeback' ESPY; O'Reilly pulls out tooth during acceptance speech 1149614 Champ stamp: Blues fans keep their word by getting Stanley Cup tattoos Tampa Bay Lightning 1149615 Lightning owner Jeff Vinik hopes the Rays stay in Tampa Bay — but would he buy the team? 1149616 Roundtable: Is Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen worth a look for the Lightning? Toronto Maple Leafs 1149617 AHL app’s bizarre alerts pull minor league hockey fans into workplace drama | The Star 1149618 Small and skilled: Leafs see potential in fourth round pick Nick Abruzzese 1149619 Mirtle: Projecting the Maple Leafs opening night lineup for 2019-20 Vancouver Canucks 1149622 Patrick Johnston: Benning says Canucks have a plan in place for any salary cap scenario 1149623 Alex Burrows joins Vancouver Canucks’ ring of honour Dec. 3 1149624 Patrick Johnston: Ferland the player Canucks hoped Virtanen might have been in NHL 1149625 Micheal Ferland is a great add for Canucks at a fair cost but the signing’s not without cap questions Vegas Golden Knights 1149620 Golden Knights use development camp as recruiting tool for college free agents Washington Capitals 1149621 For second straight year, Alex Ovechkin takes home ESPY award Websites 1149626 The Athletic / How an AHL push notification made a private work dispute public 1149627 The Athletic / By the numbers: A look at the 10 worst contracts in hockey 1149628 The Athletic / Could a big late-summer trade improve the fortunes of your NHL team? 1149629 The Athletic / By the numbers: A look at the 10 best contracts in hockey 1149630 Sportsnet.ca / Why the Maple Leafs are investing in Justin Brazeau 1149631 Sportsnet.ca / Canucks face crucial challenges as playoffs appear attainable 1149632 Sportsnet.ca / Report: Coyotes ticket sales soar after Phil Kessel trade 1149633 USA TODAY / Paul Holmgren steps aside, taking senior advisor role with Flyers 1149634 USA TODAY / New York Rangers ink No. 2 overall NHL draft pick Kaapo Kakko to entry-level contract SPORT-SCAN, INC. 941-284-4129 1149555 Anaheim Ducks Report: Ducks sign defenseman Michael Del Zotto to 1-year, $750,000 deal By Elliott Teaford | PUBLISHED: July 11, 2019 Michael Del Zotto’s tenure with the Ducks last season was a short one. He played only 12 games between the time they acquired him from the Vancouver Canucks on Jan. 16 and then traded him to the eventual Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues on Feb. 25. Del Zotto made enough of an impression on Ducks general manager Bob Murray to earn a second chance with the club. Murray signed the 29- year-old free agent defenseman to a one-season, $750,000 contract, according to a report Thursday on the Canadian website TVA Sports. The Ducks liked Del Zotto’s passing skills, which was why they swapped defenseman Luke Schenn to get him from the Canucks. But when the Ducks’ season continued its downward spiral, Murray shipped Del Zotto to the Blues in exchange for a draft pick, giving him a chance to play for the Stanley Cup championship. Del Zotto played seven games with the Blues down the stretch, but he did not appear in any of their playoff games. He had three assists with the Ducks and three more with the Blues after recording one goal and three assists in 23 games with the Canucks last season. Orange County Register: LOADED: 07.12.2019 1149556 Arizona Coyotes Coyotes fan with autism, scouting aspirations joined team at NHL Draft BY CHARACTER COUNTS | JULY 11, 2019 It was a very special #NHLDraft for GM Chayka and his staff. Meet our new friend and scouting expert, Connor Havens. #ThisIsHockey pic.twitter.com/iK3xypLvxS — Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) July 11, 2019 The Arizona Coyotes had an extra scout with them for the 2019 NHL Draft. Connor Havens, a Coyotes fan who was diagnosed with autism, received an invite from Coyotes general manager John Chayka to come join the team on the floor at the draft. “We heard you graduated, so we wanted to give you a special gift,” Chayka said in a video message for Havens. “How would you feel about coming to the 2019 draft in Vancouver? Our scouts might need help so make sure you’ve got your list ready.” At Rogers Arena, home of the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks, Chayka and the Coyotes made selections across the two-day draft starting with Victor Soderstrom in the first round and ending with Valentin Nussbaumer in the seventh round. Havens was credentialed and was shown in a video from the team chatting on the draft floor with Chayka and assistant GM Steve Sullivan.