The Latest Developments from Around the World of Hockey
Which NHL franchise is ranked as the best? (Did a Toronto media member write this?) [The Score]
Yes Sidney Crosby deserves the attention when he does things like this on his birthday. [Montreal Gazette]
Marc-Andre Fleury wants to be a starting goalie again. For the Penguins preferably. [NBC Sports]
Tyler Seguin expects to be ready to go for the World Cup. [Sportsday]
Have the Rangers done enough to improve their roster? [Today’s Slapshot]
Will the Canadiens be better this season? [Websim Sports]. Where will the new acquisitions fit in? [Rabid Habs]
David Perron chose money over playing for his hometown team. [Eyes on the Prize]
Mats Zuccarello has a career in acting once his hockey days are done. [Full Tilt NYR]
Alex Ovechkin traded in his skates for some roller blades. [Fox Sports]
In the KHL, coaches fight too. [The Hockey News]
Playing for the Bruins is a dream come true for Frank Vatrano. [PHPA]
I don’t even know what to say right now, that was one of the most intense and amazing things I’ve seen ??????
— Jamie Oleksiak (@jamieoleksiak) August 8, 2016
Olympic medalist Penny Oleksiak has a brother who plays hockey. [Macleans]
Former NHLer Aaron Rome is suing the NHL. [Dallas News]
What do the Oilers’ players need to do to improve individually? [Edmonton Journal]. Is there still a chance they snag a right-handed defenceman? [Copper N Blue]
And finally, Wayne Gretzky’s statue is getting a makeover before heading to its new home. [Sportsnet]