Wednesday's Dump & Chase: It Was The Fourth of July

In-case you were busy indulging in all of the festivities celebrating the birth of America or just shameless watching that 24 hour marathon of Independence Day here's everything you missed in the world of hockey...

Nothing. Absolutely nothing.

Maybe the Preds are giving us some time to enjoy our holidays without clutching our phones for the latest rumor or would-be trade. Maybe there's just really nothing going on. Only time will tell.

Meanwhile...

Serena is here!! #wimbledon2017

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P.K. Subban really seems to be enjoying his summer.

Is it October yet?

Hockey News

Marcus Kruger traded to Hurricanes by Golden Knights | NHL
The Carolina Hurricanes are starting to look like the Carolina Former Blackhawks. If Chicago can't afford you they'll ship you to the east coast with a possible lay-over in Las Vegas.

NHL free agents following NBA path in picking preferred destination over more money | Chicago Tribune
Speaking of Chicago...as much flack as we give Chicago, it says a lot about a franchise if a three time Stanley Cup Champion is willing to come back even with a massive pay cut.

NHL free agency: Jaromir Jagr and the biggest remaining offseason questions | NHL | Sporting News
Why does no one want Jagr? Does no one really want him or is he holding out for someone. Anyone? The Nashville Predators? Anyone?

On Day 11, hockey players break record for longest game | Chicago Tribune
Eleven days? Eleven days! I'm exhausted just being a fan by game eleven. I can't imagine paying a game that long.

The Top 5 American Hockey Players Under 21 - Fanrag
Is Auston Matthews trending to be the American Sidney Crosby ? My column...