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Could Laine be a better NHLer than Matthews? Three scouts weigh in – Sportsnet.ca
If Matthews doesn’t go first overall I will be very, very surprised, but there’s always room for some controversy.
Can NHL elbow into entertainment lineup in Vegas? – TSN
As a resident of a tourist destination, I chafe at the attitude that Vegas is a ghost town staffed by machines who lack the adrenal glands to properly enjoy hockey.
The Great One is heading Down Under to promote hockey – ProHockeyTalk
As far as I can tell, he did not cite kangaroos as a major factor, but he didn’t not cite them either.
We’re taking the NHL cliches column one year at a time | Regina Leader-Post
These are phrases to avoid when constructing press conference drinking games.
Tucson welcomes the Roadrunners | The American Hockey League
Their logo coordinates nicely with their parent club.
Ducks Sign Vatanen to Four-Year Contract Extension – Anaheim Ducks
All eyes turn toward Lindholm now. I’m rooting for an offer sheet.
Pavel Datsyuk leaving Detroit Red Wings: ‘I have to go back home’ | Detroit Free Press
Expect a lot of highlight reels featuring our favorite goalies in the near future.
Blues’ Backes not expected to sign by July 1: report | NHL.com
It sounds like there will be quite a lot of turnover on the Blues roster this summer.
How a kid from Arizona became hockey’s hottest prospect – The Globe and Mail
His story is fascinating but hopefully increasingly common.
Calgary Flames GM Brad Treliving believes Glen Gulutzan ‘a great fit’ | Calgary Sun
I’m still not sure how to say his name.