Throughout this past week, players from the US, Canada, Sweden, and Finland have been trying to gain spots on their respective clubs’ rosters for the upcoming World Junior Championship. Nashville Predators prospect Rem Pitlick was sadly cut from team USA but the Predators could still have three prospects represent their respective countries in U20 championship.
Novak has had a pretty solid Camp with 3 goals and 1 assist in 4 games. He has been a fixture in the top six in all games he has played for the red, white, and blue. For Canada, Fabbro and Girard have each had one game experience with no points. All three of those players could face off today as team USA takes on team Canada.
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NHL restricted free agent negotiations worth watching | Yahooo Sports
Kucherov has to be on his way out in Tampa. He’s had a huge impact there and should fetch a high price but they already have Stamkos and won’t have any room to resign Palat and Johnson next summer.
Quebecor says it remains committed to its NHL ambitions | Sportsnet
Quebecor has a new boss who is heading the operation to bring NHL hockey back to Quebec City. I’m still a big proponent of Portland or Seattle if they can get that to work.
Bill Foley again asks for fans’ patience on NHL team name | Las Vegas Review-Journal
With all the focus on getting the name for the team, Foley did the right thing in making sure he got his assistant GM and scouts hired before focusing on the fluff.
Heritage Classic to celebrate Winnipeg hockey history | NHL.com
Those jerseys are awesome. But do they make me want to watch the heritage classic? Nope.
Aaron Rome sues NHL after career-ending hip injury | Yahoo Sports
Former NHL defenseman Aaron Rome has reportedly sued the league and his insurance company after a hip injury ended his career at American Airlines Center in 2014. Ah summer…
Canucks sign defenceman Olli Juolevi to three-year entry level contract | Toronto Sun
Olli Juolevi was a solid get by the Vancouver Canucks at the draft. It’s always good to bet on hockey sense.
After bouncing back from blows on and off the ice, Jack Johnson is relishing returning to Team USA | ESPN
Oi. This shows just how bad Team USA is going to be at the World Cup of Hockey.
Sielski: Waiting on young players is tough for Philly fans | Philly.com
It looks like the Flyers did very well for themselves in the 2015 draft with the Provorov and Konecny picks. They’re still in junior, though, and the NHL is a big jump.
Mika Zibanejad ready to take ‘next step’ with Rangers | USA Today
The Rangers did a nice job of getting some cap space and picking up a player with solid potential in return.
Lawson Crouse a Florida Panthers player to watch this season | ESPN
Crouse is a big boy and Florida is a big team. I hope he pans out because he would make Florida that much more fun to watch.
Instagram Photo(s) of the Week
I love the cowboy hat and getup. PK is definitely making a big effort to embrace his new home.
The Predators hat!