No contract, no camp, Gagne says

Philadelphia Inquirer (registration required): "Left winger Simon Gagne, who led the Flyers with 47 goals last season, said he would not report to training camp on Sept. 15 unless he and general manager Bob Clarke came to terms on a new contract."

Gionta still waiting for new deal

New York Post (scroll down) (registration required): " Brian Gionta was among the skaters in West Orange, N.J., yesterday, but the unsigned restricted free agent said he hasn't decided whether he'll take part in training camp or exhibitions without a contract."

No Terms Yet For Lupul

Edmonton Sun (scroll down): " The Oilers are still working on a deal with local product Joffrey Lupul, who was acquired from the Anaheim Ducks in the Chris Pronger trade."

Jersey boy Dowd talking to Devils about returning

Newark Star-Ledger: "Jim Dowd, the center from Brick who won a Stanley Cup championship with the Devils in 1995, is close to signing a deal that would bring him back to his home team for the first time in more than a decade."

Will Leafs Have Interest In Keenan?

Vancouver Province (scroll down): "While the Toronto Maple Leafs rumours will now begin -- because Keenan has always said he wanted that job -- this is very likely the end of the road for hockey's Coach K. He said before this last hiring that he was thinking of winding it down and not even the Leafs are apt to get involved with him now, even though his player judgment could help any team in the league."

Malkin will officially join Pens today

Pittsburgh Tribune Review: "The long journey, figuratively and literally, comes to an end today for Evgeni Malkin. The 20-year-old Russian, who was the Penguins' top draft choice (and second overall) in 2004, will be introduced this morning during a news conference at Mellon Arena. "

Captain's spot to be vacant no more

St. Petersburg Times: "So, who is the Lightning's new captain? An announcement will be made Wednesday, and though Tampa Bay officials haven't given any hints, it's not a stretch to believe the prime candidates were centers Tim Taylor and Brad Richards."