Morning Skate: Monday, July 2

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Alex Semins agent has fired back at critics that were critical of the Russian free agent when his name came up on July 1 free agency day.A deep thoughts column about Zach Parise potentially moving to the Penguins as well as other issues taking place in Steel City.
Good piece by Eric Engels detailing how the changes in Montreals management are bringing about a tougher team to play against in the Canadiens.
Mike Russo has the Minnesota Wild making a couple moves while waiting for the bigger signings to sort themselves out.
Larry Brooks says that the Rangers are basically in a holding pattern and unwilling to give up some of their best players in exchange for Rick Nash in Columbus.8bHMAnother Staal signs a long-term deal with the Carolina Hurricanes, a nice place to live and play hockey according to all who settle down there.
Kevin Allen of the USA Today has the details from the opening day of NHL free agency on July 1 with Ray Whitney and Jason Garrison as the biggest names to sign.
The Buffalo Sabres sign man-mountain John Scott and instantly become a tougher team.
According to the Edmonton Sun, defenseman prospect Justin Schultz didnt enjoy the Lebron James The Decision experience.
For something completely different: Grantland.com tries to put together the pieces after TomKat breaks up.

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