Preds Pick Sharp-Shooting, Finnish Forward Tolvanen at No. 30 | Nashville Predators
In case you missed it.
NHL draft grades 2017: Devils stay safe, Stars get bold and most get high marks – SBNation.com
Here’s a recap of the picks.
Why the NHL Draft trade activity fizzled during Round 1 – Sportsnet.ca
We had to wait until the mid 20s to get a single trade. At least we got to laugh at Pittsburgh.
Capitals re-sign Oshie to 8-year, $46M deal – TSN
So that means he’s not coming to Nashville. While the dollars are much better than I expected, 8 years is way too long.
After major changes, Bowman thinks Blackhawks are in ‘good spot’ | ProHockeyTalk
Their blue line remains a gigantic question mark, but their forwards are a bit more versatile.
Ryan Reaves: Penguins pay steep price for tough guy | USA Today
Thanks for taking Reaves out of the Central, Pittsburgh. Maybe now people will stop saying Rutherford is a good GM.
Patrick Eaves signs three-year contract with Ducks | NHL.com
Oh yeah, this happened. The deal was downright reasonable.
Charting Hockey: Did the Blackhawks win or lose their major trades? – The Athletic
Some math happened and Sean Tierney projects the Hawks’ chances of making the postseason dropped 12%.
Six Americans Taken in First Round of 2017 NHL Draft | USA Hockey
I’m calling foul on this as at least one of them plays for Canada.