Sean Shapiro: The Stars putting Smith on waivers and him clearing helps the Stars case for salary arbitration.
Crawford will be ready for the start of the season
Mark Lazerus: Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville says that they expect goaltender Corey Crawford to be ready for training camp and the start of the season. Goaltender Anton Forsberg will likely be put on waivers before the start of the season as they don’t plan on carrying three goalies.
Lombardi joins the Flyers
Elliotte Friedman: Dean Lombardi said yesterday that he has signed a three-year contract with the Philadelphia Flyers that doesn’t have an out clause.