Storm Advisory 8/1/22: NHL Daily News, Links and Roundup

Jake Gardiner is excited to return the Carolina Hurricanes, offseason grades, and other news around the NHL

By Zeke Lukow Aug 1, 2022, 10:00am EDT

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Carolina Hurricanes v Tampa Bay Lightning

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Jake Gardiner is healthy and excited for his return to the Carolina Hurricanes. The 32-year-old defenseman has not played since May 10, 2021. [NHL]
The Philadelphia Flyers re-signed young winger Owen Tippett to a two-year $3 million contract. [NBC Sports Philadelphia]

Ovi Jr is already a bottom six talent in the NHL. He’s 3.

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— RMNB (@rmnb) July 30, 2022

After switching representation, defenseman John Klingberg signed a one-year contract worth $7 million with the Anaheim Ducks. [Sportsnet]

Just wait for it...

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— NHL (@NHL) July 30, 2022

New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes is gaining valuable experience by keeping busy ahead of his Sophomore year at the University of Michigan. [NHL]

Team Reset: Senators improve forward group with addition of Claude Giroux, Alex DeBrincat https://t.co/YLbQPAKDAd
— NHL.com (@NHLdotcom) July 31, 2022

Which teams helped and hurt their Stanley Cup odds the most during the offseason? [$TheAthletic]
Pavel Bure remembers growing up in the Soviet Union and the benefits of Freedom coming to Russia after the fall of communism. [NHL]