Hockey News & Notes
Photos: Nashville Predators Foundation Fishing Tournament | NHL
Watty looks like he’s having the time of his life out there. Next summer can we get an Austin Watson fishing camp?
NHL 100 in 100: Henrik Sedin notches his 1,000th point | Sportsnet.ca
The best part of this is the love Sedin gets from former team-mate Roberto Luongo afterwards. Hockey bros forever!
NHL Teams That Missed the Opportunity to Improve Their Rosters This Summer | Bleacher Report
“Colin Wilson should be a reliable new option down the middle” Colorado might actually be doomed.
I hope for Wilson’s sake he can finally become the well-rounded Colin Wilson we always wanted, but the Avs would be smart not to bet the farm on him being “Playoff” Wilson consistently.
NHL would consider KC for expansion but hurdles remain | The Kansas City Star
Kansas City huh? I would have never pinned it for a hockey city but then again people still say that about a lot of teams. Anyone know anything about KC?
Putting Sin City on ice: Golden Knights eager to turn Las Vegas into a hockey town | The Washington Post
Speaking of cities that no one thought would be a hockey city. Vegas is shaping up to be a heavy hitter this season. They’ll sell a lot of alcohol and t-shirts if nothing else.
Blues hockey ownership takes St. Louis comptroller to court over financing | stltoday.com
What kind of renovations are the Blues proposing that could potentially hurt the city’s credit rating? Arena upgrades are important, and can potentially hurt a franchise if they’re not taken, hopefully the Blues get this sorted out.
Bloomington Thunder Hockey Team May Change Name For Coming Season | WGLT
Central Illinois Flying Aces doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue like Bloomington Thunder. They could always go back to the Bloomington Prairie Thunder.
Céline Dion Dancing at Her Son’s Hockey Game Is Everything | People
Céline Dion might be the best hockey mom ever. I hear they’re big P.K. Subban fans too.