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Predators see fit with P.K. Subban’s personality | The Tennessean
I don’t know how it will play in the room, but he shouldn’t have any issues with the fanbase.
Preds Host Glow In The Dark Skate Event | News Channel 5
Glow in the dark ice is extra difficult to skate on. I may just be a terrible skater.
29 fun things we learned at Smashfest V – Sportsnet.ca
Interesting snippet: Cam Talbot says he isn’t sure any of the goalies have received their new, slimmer equipment for the upcoming season.
Coyotes sign D Schenn to two-year deal – TSN
This could be a decent signing, depending on his deployment.
Eberle: ‘We haven’t made the playoffs … and something needed to change’ – ProHockeyTalk
Something needed to change, but “change for the sake of change” may not always be the right move.
Backes Feels Like A Bruin But That’s Not What They Need – TSS
Backes in anything other than the blue note is going to be very, very strange.
Dark Horse Candidates for the 2017 Calder Trophy | The Hockey Writers
If Matthews plays a full season I find it very unlikely he doesn’t walk away with the trophy.
NBC’s formula to fix lagging NHL ratings: more of the same, and cross your fingers | Awful Announcing
Great point about playoff ratings linked to regular season scheduling.
Montrealer keen to represent Tunisia in first-ever African Ice Hockey Cup – CBC News
The tournament will be played three-on-three.
‘Canes on the rise thanks to winning the shot differential battle – TSN
The Canes were actually exhibit A for why corsi is an incomplete metric last season.
Cult of Hockey: Oilers’ depth chart at centre is short on experience but long on promise | Edmonton Journal
They have McJesus, they’ll be fine.
Flyers aiming for smoother start, might inject youth | NHL.com
I think letting Gagner go was a mistake, but they’ve opened up a lot of cap space for themselves.