The Tribune is reporting that Ryan Whitney played on a bad foot all last season. He gave up trying to skate on it and finally had surgery on it Friday. It was his left foot. On the bright side, last year's bad production is now explained. On the bad side – he will be off the ice until November at the very earliest. Kris Letang will see a production boost as a result.

The Habs have signed prospect defenseman Yannick Weber to a three-year entry-level deal. He is ranked 447 on my Fantasy Prospects List. He is still a few years away.

Sportsnet is reporting that after September 1, when the Leafs will pay Bryan McCabe $2 million, he will then be traded to Florida for Mike Van Ryn. The Leafs would be taking the chance that Van Ryn's wrists are 100 percent healed, otherwise they will be saddled with another large contract. Not as large as McCabe's, but at least McCabe can play. An interesting move, to say the least. IMO the Leafs would be wise to land a forward for him instead, given their glut of young talent on the back end.

The Blues have joined the Devils and Rangers on the list of teams interested in signing Shanahan. Frankly, I think when Sundin makes his decision – and it won't be New York – the Rangers will then sign Shanny.

Wilkes-Barre has signed minor league goaltender Adam Berkhoel. He will be fourth on the depth chart for Pittsburgh, and so is a long shot to see NHL action.

Kip Brennan has signed to play in the Finnish League.

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