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Who's most likely to end up on the block?
Will the Blackhawks trade Nikolai Khabibulin? Spector lists one player for each Western team who could wind up on the block.

Pens face obstacles in repeat bid
The Penguins might return to the Stanley Cup Finals, but Spector says the deck is stacked against this changing squad.

Sharks have to show they really do have bite
They have a new coach and the same lofty expectations. Spector says the Sharks better finally live up to the hype.

Can the 'Canes get back to the playoffs?
The Hurricanes have bombed since their amazing Stanley Cup run. Spector looks at what they've done to fix things.

Russian league accuses NHL of poaching players
A newly formed Russian hockey league accused the NHL of poaching two of its players when the Los Angeles Kings agreed to terms with two draft prospects last week. As a result, the Continental Hockey League (KHL), announced Thursday that it was no longer obligated to abide by a moratorium reached in July, when the leagues agreed against signing players that were under contract.

Sundin still undecided about NHL future
The NHL camps open in two weeks and Mats Sundin still hasn't decided if he'll return for another season. Sundin said Wednesday he's unsure if his 37-year-old body can handle another grueling year in the NHL. He's received contract offers from numerous teams, including the Toronto Maple Leafs, the team he's led for 13 seasons. "I will not make up my mind before the season starts," Sundin said at a news conference. "That's how I feel right now.

Thrashers sign Bogosian to deal
The Atlanta Thrashers signed first-round pick Zach Bogosian to an entry-level contract Thursday. The 18-year-old defenseman was selected third overall after scoring 11 goals and 61 points with Peterborough of the Ontario Hockey League. Bogosian will take part in a prospect evaluation camp in Traverse City, Mich., before reporting for Atlanta's training camp on Sept. 20.

Blues sign D Pietrangelo to deal
The St. Louis Blues signed defenseman Alex Pietrangelo, the fourth overall pick in the June draft, on Thursday. The 18-year-old Pietrangelo will get a chance to make the team when training camp begins Sept. 19. "We are excited to have Alex signed as he will be a key component to our youth movement for years to come," team president John Davidson said. "This signing continues our commitment to the long-term future of exciting young talent that we have.

Bruins reach deal with center Yelle
The Boston Bruins signed center Stephane Yelle on Wednesday. Yelle, who spent the last five seasons with Calgary after seven seasons with Colorado, has 85 goals and 239 points in 844 career games. As a rookie in 1995-96, he had career highs of 13 goals and 27 points. He was with Colorado when it won the Stanley Cup in 1996 and 2001. Last season with Calgary, the 34-year-old Yelle had three goals and nine assists in 74 games. He added two goals in seven playoff games.