Hockey News: Team Canada Ball Hockey; Kessel Contract

Insurance issues kept Team Canada off the ice at the Olympic orientation camp. So they turned to the next best thing. [National Post]

Meanwhile, Team USA unveiled their new Olympic jerseys. With all of the camera technology we have today, one wonders how exactly these pictures happened. [The Nose Bleeds]

Because the final rosters won’t be chosen until late December, expect protected lineups galore until then. [SB Nation]

Which player not invited to camp has the best chance of cracking Canada’s Olympic roster? Hint: it rhymes with Sam Chord. [News Observer]

Jamie Benn was none too pleased about not being invited to camp. [Sooke News]

Questions and answers around the American team. “Why are the jerseys so awful” surprisingly wasn’t included. [USA Today]

Ilya Kovalchuk’s recent comments about Russian laws weren’t taken well by many around the hockey world. [Rant Sports]

A few NHL players had a different response on the subject. But honestly, what do North American’s really understand about Russia politics? Answer: not a whole lot. [Straight.com]

Lost in all the Olympic talk was Adam Henrique’s new contract with the Devils. Finally some good news for fans in New Jersey. [TSN]

After signing his best friend and favorite center Tyler Bozak, Phil Kessel is non-committal about his future in Toronto. Imagine being stuck with Bozak’s contract and losing Kessel to free agency? A Leafs’ fans worst nightmare, to be sure. [Toronto Sun]

Will the Alex Pietrangelo negotiations ever come to a resolution? [STL Today]

And finally, good to hear Marc Staal is feeling better. Wishing him continued success in his recovery. [NHL]