Duck Tales: The Come Back, Hampus, Please Edition

DUCK TALES

• An unnamed NHL executive has told ESPN’s Craig Custance that the Ducks would like to move Kevin Bieksa, Simon Despres, and/or Clayton Stoner to free up cap space, but “they don’t have value.” [ESPN]
• Could the Rangers be interested in Sami Vatanen? [Blueshirt Banter]
• Though it seemed that the negotiations between Hampus Lindholm and the Ducks were getting closer, the talks remain stalled. [TSN]
• Why the Ducks won’t succeed this season with Randy Carlyle at the helm, illustrated with graphs. [Today’s Slapshot]
• Josh Manson (who bears an eerie physical resemblance to Steven Stamkos) discusses his favorite road trips. [MSN.com]

AROUND THE NHL

• Jaromir Jagr has scored his 750th NHL goal, placing him third on the all-time list behind Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe. [CBC]
• Bobby Orr and Milt Schmidt (who played for the Boston Bruins from 1936-55) dropped the puck together at the team’s home opener against the New Jersey Devils last night. [Puck Daddy]
• The NHL and NHLPA have introduced the “Core Development Program” which is designed to help players at all stages of their careers transition to life post-NHL. [Sports Illustrated]
• Washington Capitals forward Daniel Winnik lost a piece of his ear while blocking a shot against the Florida Panthers last night. [Canoe]
• Carey Price helped the Montreal Canadiens defeat the Phoenix Coyotes in his season debut. [USA Today]