Darren Dreger: (this morning) “Duchene update: Plan is to attend camp, but sources say both sides remain committed to trade as best case and will continue to work on it.”
Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: Avs GM Joe Sakic said he hasn’t spoken with Matt Duchene all summer but expects him in camp.
Sakic on restricted free agent defenseman Nikita Zadorov: “close enough that he should be here.” The Avs will retain Zadorov’s rights if he signs in the KHL, something he’s threatened.