Expansion competition in Seattle?; Nyquist’s value; Free agency comparisons (Puck Headlines)
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• Looks like Mike Modano still rocks those old school CCM Tacks skates at Coyotes development camp. Nice. [Sarah McLellan]
• The Seattle area could have two competing bids for an NHL franchise. Hey, competition is a good thing, right? [The Hockey News]
• Comparing this free agency year to other past, and many other topics from the one and only Elliotte Friedman. [Sportsnet]
• What is the right type of contract for Red Wings restricted free agent forward Gustav Nyquist. He’s neared 30 goals the last two seasons. [Detroit Free-Press]
• A judge heard the City of Glendale’s case to dismiss the Coyotes lawsuit. And all the legal wrangling continues … [Glendale Star]
• Canucks general manager Jim Benning will not sign defenseman Dan Hamhuis or forward Radim Vrbata to contract extensions this summer. This means both will head to unrestricted free agency next year. [The Province]
• Islanders general manager Garth Snow and forward Anders Lee took a tour of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. [Islanders Point Blank]
• Upgrading the Yale Whale. [Wired]
• This is finally the year Darnell Nurse makes the Edmonton Oilers. No, really. The 2013 first-round pick should be in the Oilers’ lineup. [Edmonton Journal]
• An interesting and detailed look on how the Capitals did in neutral zone face offs this past season. [Japers’ Rink]
• The Capitals invited the cousin of Lindsay Lohan to development camp. Yup, you read that right. Kevin Lohan is in Washington. Look at the resemblance in the photo. [Russian Machine Never Breaks]
• Sabres prospect Hudson Fasching wants to return to college to hone his leadership skills. [Buffalo Hockey Beat]
• The Penguins have re-signed defenseman Brian Dumoulin to a two-year, one-way contract worth $800,000 per-year. The 23-year-old played eight games with the Pens last year. [Pittsburgh Penguins]
• The Maple Leafs are trying to play it under-the-radar for their development camp this summer. [TSN]
• If Detroit prospect Dylan Larkin isn’t ready for the NHL this year, he’s certainly close said Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill. [MLive]
• Magnus Paajarvi and the Blues have agreed to a one-year contract. Remember when this guy was one of the top prospects in the NHL? [Blues]
• What can Michal Neuvirth do for the Flyers as a backup goaltender? [Along the Boards]
• What’s next for the Blackhawks this summer? Not a lot happens news-wise in hockey during this time period, but Chicago does have some issues it needs to address. [The Committed Indian]
• If you’re the Panthers, losing forward Jimmy Hayes isn’t great. But getting forward Reilly Smith from Boston is worth that price. [Litter Box Cats]
• Sens forward Mike Hoffman filed for salary arbitration with the Ottawa Senators. Why did he do so and where does he fit in today’s game. [Today’s Slap Shot]
• How Kings broadcaster Jim Fox found what he wanted to do after his retirement from the NHL. [The Pink Puck]
• For the Devils, it’s not super bleak defensively: “With Adam Larsson, Andy Greene, Damon Severson, John Moore, Gelinas, and Merrill, the Devils have the opportunity to ice three pairings that are both defensively responsible and can push the pace, exit the zone, and transition well into the offensive zone.” [In Lou we Trust]
• Who are some of the under-the-radar guys to look for in fantasy hockey? [Dobber Hockey]
• The end of Nassau Coliseum means the end of a certain type of arena in the NHL. [Lighthouse Hockey]
• Finally, What a move by Hurricanes prospect Sergey Tolchinsky.
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