Storm Advisory 12/4/18: NHL News, Rumors, Links and Daily Roundup

Brett Pesce may be back soon, and Curtis McElhinney is getting his (fantasy) due.

By Jake Crouse@jake_crouse94 Dec 4, 2018, 8:03am EST

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Good news...

Brett Pesce (lower body) practiced again today with the #Canes. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour said there is a good chance he draws back in Wednesday in San Jose.
— Michael Smith (@MSmithCanes) December 3, 2018

The newest Canes Cast is in!

.@JohnForslund drops by to regale the pod with his encounter with a mascot. Make sure you listen to the end of this one. It gets weird.#CanesCast Ep. 68: Mascot Mayhem » https://t.co/tQg6D2Vm50 pic.twitter.com/KorTQ0on0d
— Carolina Hurricanes (@NHLCanes) December 3, 2018

Curtis McElhinney is due to surge in fantasy rankings, according to the Athletic. [$]
The Board of Governors meeting is underway, and that means Seattle news is likely on the horizon. Here’s a wrapup of the early headlines. [Sportsnet]
The Flyers have a new GM:

OFFICIAL: Chuck Fletcher has been named Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Philadelphia Flyers. https://t.co/jBphjI2Vhx
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) December 3, 2018

Tom Wilson didn’t get much discipline last week, but Tyler Bertuzzi got some this week. [NHL]
The Athletic is starting a series of stories evalutating at the future of hockey. [The Athletic]
A D-man for forward trade happened yesterday between Anaheim and Pittsburgh. [NHL]