Hockey News: Dubinsky Contract Extension; Surgery for Crosby?

The Chicago Blackhawks have re-signed their cornerstone players to very rich contracts. [The Hockey News]

Will there be any space for Patrick Sharp to stay in Chicago? [Blackhawk Up]

Johnny Oduya may also be available. [Edmonton Journal]

(Rob Grabowski-USA TODAY Sports)
(Rob Grabowski-USA TODAY Sports)

The Blue Jackets have signed Brandon Dubinsky to a six-year contract extension. [Too Many Men on the Site]

The Predators will be without Mike Fisher for the next six to eight months. [The Province]

Would Mike Green be a good fit in Detroit? [Winging it in Motown]

Tough news out of Ottawa on the health of their GM. [The 6th Sens]

Sidney Crosby has been bothered by a wrist injury that may require surgery. [CBS Sports]

 (Photo Credit: Andy Martin Jr)
 (Photo Credit: Andy Martin Jr)

Crosby didn’t use the injury as an excuse for his poor playoff performance. And he’s being criticized regardless. [Sporting News]

The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed free agent Brendan Morrow. [News Observer]

Ryan O’Reilly and the Avs are headed to arbitration. [Puck Daddy]

Yes, Dany Heatley is sill in the NHL. [CBC]

And finally, check out Ryan Kesler throwing out the first pitch in Anaheim. [NHL.com]