Hockey season is upon us, with training camps now open and teams actually taking the ice this week. Enough to make you feel giddy, right? Even without a day of hockey in the books, there has been enough intrigue to keep the puck world buzzing. Here's everything you need to know from the last week in the NHL:
1. Things getting ugly in Columbus
With restricted free agent Ryan Johansen still unsigned and a continuing contract stalemate in Columbus, emotions are boiling over. Blue Jackets team president John Davidson even went so far as to accuse the 22-year-old's agent of extortion at media day. Story » Johansen leaves Columbus before camp »
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2. Crosby, Malkin injured
Though the injuries to the Pittsburgh Penguins' star players are not believed to be serious -- coach Mike Johnston told reporters he does not foresee either player missing much time -- it's still not the ideal start for the Pens. Sidney Crosby skated for a short time Friday morning, while Evgeni Malkin is being held out as a precaution. Story »
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3. Teemu sounds off
Teemu Selanne is revered as one of the most well-liked and well-respected players of his era, a beacon of class and professionalism. So it made headlines when he chose to rip his former Anaheim Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau in his upcoming biography, excerpts of which were released this week. Story »
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4. Kessel, coach already embroiled in battle?
Though Phil Kessel denies the conversation ever took place, the Toronto Star alleged that the team's star forward had a disagreement with his new assistant coach this summer about the proposed changes to the team's breakout strategy. Never a dull day in Leafs-land. Story »
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5. Harding out with broken foot
Even before the season began, Minnesota's goaltending situation appeared murky. Now, with Josh Harding revealed to have suffered a broken foot in a non-hockey injury, it appears to be in downright disarray. Paging Ilya Bryzgalov ... Story » Wild sign Kuemper »