Detroit Red Wings head coach Jeff Blashill hinted Wednesday that captain Henrik Zetterberg will not be able to play the 2018-19 season dude to lingering back issues. Zetterberg appeared in all 82 games last season, but his playing future has been in doubt throughout the off-season.

The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed right winger Ondrej Kase to a three-year, $7.8 million contract. Kase scored 20 goals last season, establishing himself as a promising talent when given his first extensive NHL playing time.

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Ryan Callahan took to the ice Wednesday, skating for the first time since undergoing shoulder surgery earlier this off-season. He said Wednesday he remains on schedule, meaning he'll likely miss the first month of the season.

Vancouver Canucks winger Brock Boeser was a breakout star in his rookie season, scoring 29 goals and 55 points in 62 games. Now the team is looking to lock up the 2015 first-round pick long-term before he hits restricted free agency next July.

Former Winnipeg Jets and Boston Bruins defenecman Paul Postma signed with Ak Bars Kazan of the KHL on Wednesday. One day earlier, former Boston Bruin Tommy Wingels and ex-Calgary Flame Lance Bouma made their move to the Swiss League's Genève-Servette HC official.

The Florida Panthers have signed free agent forward Mark Letestu to a professional tryout contract to attend training camp. Letestu, 33, scored nine goals and 14 assists over 80 games this season, split between the Edmonton Oilers and Columbus Blue Jackets.

Connor McDavid is on the ice this week at Power Edge Pro camp, running through some drills as he prepares for the upcoming NHL season. Fomer NHLer and TSN Radio personality Carlo Colaiacovo was there too and TSN mic'd both of them up and had some fun.

The New Jersey Devils signed restricted free agent Steven Santini to a three-year, $4.25 million contract on Tuesday. The contract, which is one-way in all three years, carries an average annual value of $1.42 million for the defenceman.

If Winnipeg Jets forwards Kyle Connor and Jack Roslovic take another developmental step forward in 2018-19, the Jets are going to be flush with young talent going forward, Travis Yost writes.

The Ottawa Senators made it official Monday, announcing they have signed fourth overall draft pick Brady Tkachuk to a three-year entry level contract.

Count Ottawa Senators defenceman Thomas Chabot among those hoping Erik Karlsson is not traded this season. Chabot, who is entering his second season with the Senators, said he sees Karlsson as a mentor and hopes to have another season to learn from the two-time Norris Trophy winner.

The New York Islanders have signed their 12th overall pick Noah Dobson to a three-year, entry-level contract. Dobson, 18, spent this past year playing for the Acadie-Bathurst Titan of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League where he scored 17 goals and led the team in assists (52) through 67 games.