On the Vancouver Canucks …
Rick Dhaliwal: Canucks 2017 first round draft pick Elias Pettersson won’t be attending Vancouver’s main training camp in September: “My season in Sweden starts Sept 19th, the decision was made not to attend #Canucks camp.”
Rick Dhaliwal: Pettersson on not signing an entry-level contract: “I’m not ready for the NHL, a contract is not what I need at this point.”
On the Washington Capitals …
J.J. Regan: (asked if the Capitals will trade defenseman John Carlson before the end of this season – free agent after this season) … “I think that will depend on how this season goes for both the team and player.