Friday's Dump & Chase: Doldrums
One of the most exciting things I've seen today is NHL players running around the BB&T Center playing with their phones. I guess there's not much else to do besides complain about the weather and one-up Canadians about daily high temperatures.
Nashville News & Notes
The Preds are on NBC twice during the 2016-17 regular season.
— On The Forecheck (@OnTheForecheck) July 21, 2016
Don't whine, don't act shocked & indignant. No one is going to love us but us.
Preds Scheduled to Air on NBCSN Twice in 2016-17 - Nashville Predators
Go ahead, get it out of your systems.
Nashville To Host 2016 Sled Classic, Presented by the NHL | USA Hockey
I don't see any information as of yet for anyone who might wish to attend.
P.K. Subban Takes in Nashville | NHL.com
[Video] P.K. realizes Nashville winters are so much more reasonable than Montreal.
All-Star Gala in support of SickKids with PK Subban | OTSN
[Video] Shout out to P.K. for the steady stream of content he's providing us with. And the charity work is pretty great, too.
Around Hockey
Pokemon Go with Jayce and Jared | NHL.com
[Video] I really want to go to Florida again.
Phil Kessel's badass grandma chugged champagne from the Stanley Cup - SBNation.com
Kessel winning the Stanley Cup was better than we could have anticipated.
Lou Lamoriello's 'New Jersey way' absent in Matthews signing - Sportsnet.ca
Well, it's going to be somewhat difficult for Auston Matthews to hit on his bonuses, but I'm praying that happens.
New York Islanders reportedly explore Queens arena after tough season at Barclays | ESPN
Interesting. I learned recently that the sight lines in the building aren't just bad for spectators, they're bad for players too.
The Canadiens' Shea Weber Conundrum - Today's Slapshot
A very level-headed take on the situation.
The Most Important Part of the NHL Locker Room | The Players' Tribune
One of my favorite stories about Shea Weber was about him and Crosby cleaning out some other Canadian athletes during the Olympics.
Brad Richards on career: 'I'll cherish all of it' | Tampa Bay Times
Blackhawks legend Brad Richards retires to Florida.
Johnny Gaudreau and Sean Monahan sticking together | Sports Illustrated
Brian Burke is always worth quoting.
How to Build a Mini Air Hockey Table for Hours of Fun | Popular Mechanics
Hey, it's technically hockey.