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World Cup Takeaways: Sweden 6, Finland 3 – Sportsnet.ca
Finland is probably going to have a bad time at this tournament. In case you missed it, Forsberg had an amazing pass to Backstrom.
2016 World Cup of Hockey — Sidney Crosby of Team Canada to sit 2nd exhibition game against Team USA | ESPN
They really should have sat Kesler, but I have several dragons full of hot takes about that.
World Cup of Hockey: Sedin twins’ international careers nears an end | Vancouver Sun
They’ve looked pretty good with their new linemate versus Finland.
Report: NHL explores new way to remove concussed players from games – ProHockeyTalk
I’ll believe it when I see it.
Tatiana Rafter Must Find Scoring Touch With Riveters | Today’s Slap Shot
The Riveters are going to need somebody with a scoring touch next season, that’s for sure.
Why the federal government should stop spending billions on private sports stadiums | Brookings Institution
There’s a lot of data here about federal funding of sports stadiums, including the NHL.
Jordan Staal on Eric: ‘I miss having him here’ | News & Observer
It’s been like a week, dude.
Johhny Gaudreau is already worth $8 million | The Hockey News
Gaudreau is very good, but I’m not sure if he’s going to be worth that kind of contract.
Daly Optimistic On NHL Collective Bargaining Front | Today’s Slap Shot
There’s going to be another lockout. The only question is how much of the season will we lose.
Fisher excited to captain Predators | Peterborough Examiner
Fisher says nice things about Nashville to his hometown paper.