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Reading Assignments
- It took a little while, but the Calgary Flames have locked up Noah Hanifin for the next six years. [Matchsticks and Gasoline]
- More on the deal from Cap Friendly:
Noah Hanifin's new 6 year deal with the #Flames also includes a Limited NTC in the 5th and 6th season (would be UFA years) in which he can submit an '8 team No Trade' list. pic.twitter.com/JpsB8aXAsQ
— CapFriendly (@CapFriendly) August 31, 2018
- No matter what letter he is wearing this season, Jordan Staal, who is now the second longest tenured Hurricane on the roster, will be counted on for his leadership. [N&O]
- The NHL is grooming the next generation of officials at the Exposure Combine. [NHL]
- Rethinking playoff philosophies and how that helped the Washington Capitals finally win the Stanley Cup. [Statsbylopez]
- Sportsnet released its annual Top 100 players list. Unrelated, but can someone please make sure Sebastian Aho gets a copy of this? [Sportsnet]
- Speaking of Aho, he made a sizable donation:
Aho sponsors donate hockey sticks to kids https://t.co/cw8h8UCeQB
— Pamela B. Cloud (@pambcloud) August 31, 2018
Oulun Kärpät 46 ry ja Nuorten Ystävät ry saivat tänään arvokkaan lahjoituksen. Sebastian Aho lahjoitti yhteensä n.10...
Posted by Oulun Kärpät 46 ry on Thursday, August 30, 2018
- Lars Eller weighed in on the contract standoff between the Canadiens and their captain, Max Pacioretty:
As a friend, I hope Max Pacioretty’s situation is resolved soon. He has shouldered one of the toughest jobs in hockey wearing the C for the CH, taking responsibility and blame for things beyond his control. At the same time being one of the top goal scorers in the game.
— Lars Eller (@lellerofficial) August 30, 2018
He is as committed and cares as much as anyone I’ve ever played with. Any team would be lucky to have him.
— Lars Eller (@lellerofficial) August 30, 2018
- Haydn Fleury has a message for Canes fans:
.@fleury96 is working hard and ready for training camp pic.twitter.com/wEB0Vx3Svp
— Carolina Hurricanes (@NHLCanes) August 30, 2018
- Lastly, Petr Mrazek has himself a fancy new mask: