NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – July 6, 2016

List of player arbitration filings, latest free-agent signings & more in this morning’s collection of notable NHL headlines.   NHLPA: Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie, New York Rangers winger Chris Kreider, New Jersey Devils right wing Kyle Palmieri, Ottawa Senators forward Mike Hoffman, Philadelphia Flyers forward Brayden Schenn, St. Louis Blues left wing Jaden Schwartz, Tampa […]

Ray Whitney to caddie for Graham DeLaet at Rio 2016

Ray Whitney has been out of the NHL for two years, but the retired forward is heading to the Olympics this summer - as a caddie.

The 44-year-old will be on the bag for Canadian golfer Graham DeLaet - whose regular caddie, Julien Trudeau, will not go to Brazil due to Zika virus concerns.

"Ray Whitney has been put forward by Graham to caddie for him at the Olympic Games and Golf Canada supports Graham’s decision," Golf Canada director of corporate communications Dan Pino told Yahoo! Sports.

This will mark an Olympic debut for both athletes as golf is played for the first time at the Olympics since 1904.

Whitney has represented Canada on four separate occasions at the IIHF World Hockey Championship.

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Report: Ducks sign Jared Boll to 2-year, $1.8M contract

The Anaheim Ducks are adding some toughness to their lineup, signing forward Jared Boll to a two-year contract worth $1.8 million, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports.

The 30-year-old had spent his entire nine-year NHL career with the Columbus Blue Jackets, posting a career-high 14 points in 2009-10. He's recorded at least 100 penalty minutes on seven different occasions.

Last season, Boll was limited to just 30 games, recording one goal and two assists.

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