August 7, 2008 - Sporting News staff reports - Hall of Fame defenseman Ted Lindsay tops the list of four hockey people named Thursday as recipients of the Lester Patrick Trophy.

August 7, 2008 - Sporting News staff reports - Former NHL tough guy Craig Berube has rejoined the Philadelphia Flyers' coaching staff.

August 20, 2008 Canadian Press - Stefan Legein, the Columbus Blue Jackets second-round pick in the 2007 NHL entry draft, has decided to quit hockey

August 19, 2008 Canadian Press; Former Vancouver Canucks coach Marc Crawford claims that Todd Bertuzzi acted in "direct disobedience" to instructions from the Canucks bench during the March 8, 2004, NHL game in which he attacked Colorado forward Steve Moore, breaking Moore's neck and ending his career, according to court documents.

August 8, 2008 Sporting News staff reports - Among the many questions raised by Mats Sundin's contract situation is this: Who will be the next Toronto Maple Leafs captain?

August 7, 2008 - NEW YORK (AP) -- The NHL has promoted John Collins to chief operating officer.

August 20, 2008 - DETROIT (AP) -- The Detroit Red Wings signed tough-guy right wing Aaron Downey to a one-year contract on Wednesday.

August 8, 2008 - BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed Teppo Numminen after the defenseman missed all but one game last season following heart surgery.

August 17, 2008 Canadian Press - Mats Sundin isn't headed to the Big Apple, according to his agent.

August 18, 2008 - The Minnesota Wild hope to make Marian Gaborik an offer he won't refuse. Their first step was a visit to Slovakia for a face-to-face meeting with their franchise player.