Friday's Dump & Chase: Countdown
I won't say the number, because it's distressingly high, but I'm sure I'm not alone in keeping a running clock in my head for the days remaining before opening night. And it's not even August.
Around Hockey
The Predators' surprise trade — Shea Weber for P.K. Subban — is the right move for a city finding its feet | Sports | Nashville Scene
JR Lind with the trade post-mortem.
Irwin Happy to Finally Appreciate Tim McGraw Goal Song - Nashville Predators
Irwin has McGraw-related PTSD.
Seth Jones was 'shocked' to see Shea Weber traded | NHL.com
We all were, Seth.
Red Wings file for salary arbitration on Mrazek | Detroit News
Howard is still nominally the starter, but Mrazek is due for a substantial raise.
Canadiens' Sergachev has sights set on NHL next season - Sportsnet.ca
Maybe Weber can take him under his wing if he starts to feel homesick.
Centennial season hinges on young Maple Leafs - TSN
"We want to put the Toronto Maple Leafs back in their rightful place" is a sentence that was said.
Jimmy Vesey free agency primer: Why so many teams want him, who's in the mix - CBSSports.com
He's going to sign in Chicago and I'm going to have to think long and hard about whether or not I can continue watching this sport.
AHL cracks down on fighting, eliminates timeouts after icing – ProHockeyTalk
No timeouts after icing?!
Las Vegas Thunder brought splash, bikinis and rebellion to pro hockey | ESPN
Vegas is going to be a great place to watch a hockey game.
Bruins to travel to China for hockey clinics | Boston Herald
McDavid got there first, Bruins.
Register for EA SPORTS NHL 17 open beta | NHL.com
I've never played what I hear the kids refer to as Chel, but this may be relevant to some of your interests.