Storm Advisory 8/18/18: NHL News, Rumors, Links and Daily Roundup

A new hire on the scouting staff, JW reminds the league that nothing is a fluke, and the four players who best define hockey in Raleigh.

By Andrew Ahr@andrew_ahr Aug 18, 2018, 10:27am EDT

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Calvin de Haan was out supporting the Special Hockey Heroes at a golf tournament and made a new friend along the way.

Had an amazing day yesterday supporting the @hockeyheroes01 at their annual golf tournament. I wish you guys the best of luck in your upcoming season. This is my cartner and new friend Jacob and I. pic.twitter.com/Ir7QgiUwER
— Calvin de Haan (@cal_dehaan) August 17, 2018

David Burstyn, a onetime Atlanta Thrashers scout who spent the last four years with the OHL Soo Greyhounds, has joined the organization’s pro scouting staff.

Happy to announce my return to the NHL as I have joined the Carolina Hurricanes Pro scouting staff. Looking forward to the season and in helping to build a Stanley Cup winner.
— David Burstyn (@DavidBurstyn) August 17, 2018

Justin Williams had some fun with the NHL on Twitter yesterday.

I’ll pretend I didn’t see that accidental word @NHL https://t.co/vBdkN3S5mz
— Justin Williams (@JustinWilliams) August 18, 2018

Who are the four “Mount Rushmore” faces of every NHL franchise? [ESPN]
A couple of familiar names are on NHL.com’s list of young wingers to watch. [NHL.com]
The forgotten man in the plans for next season might be new signing Saku Maenalanen. [The Hockey Writers]