Akeson to have hearing; women’s hockey talks; meet real Ogie Ogilthorpe (Puck Headlines)
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• The Maple Leafs’ use of a mannequin defenseman instantly upgrades their blueline. /rimshot
• Hockey season is definitely upon us with the news that Jason Akeson of the Buffalo Sabres will have a hearing with the Department of Player Safety after a hit on Colin Greening of the Ottawa Senators. It’s been so long since we’ve watched a suspension video. [NHL.com]
• Great fundraiser here to help a Chicago-area women’s shelter for those who have been abused. [St. Louis Gametime]
• Awesome news: “In what is a win for women’s hockey players everywhere, the CWHL is sitting down with the NWHL and NHL to talk about the future of Women’s Professional hockey.” [Women’s Hockey Nation]
• Looks like the Connecticut Whale will be able to keep their great logo…for now. [Today’s Slapshot]
• Really strong piece about female fandom as the Patrick Kane investigation continues. [Habs Eyes on the Prize]
• It’s the year of the PTO in the NHL. [CP]
• Poutine comes to Amalie Arena! [Tampa Tribune]
• How much can Jeff Skinner help your fantasy team this season? [Dobber Hockey]
• The OHL’s Western Conference will be as competitve as ever this coming season. [Buzzing the Net]
• Angela Price and Paige Getzlaf join the cast for the second season of “Hockey Wives.” [Montreal Gazette]
• The Kelly Ford Gander Flyers of Newfoundland’s Central West Senior Hockey League have signed Arron Asham. [Gander Beacon]
• Could William Nylander hit 100 points in the AHL with the Toronto Marlies? [The Leafs Nation]
• Get to know the real Ogie Ogilthorpe in this great TSN short. [TSN]
• Is this the year the playoff streak for the Detroit Red Wings ends? [Pro Hockey News]
• Breaking down the New York Islanders’ new black jerseys. [Hockey by Design]
• Jan Hejda and Lubomir Visnovsky are hoping to revitalize their careers with the Chicago Blackhawks. [ESPN Chicago]
• Finally, P.K. Subban’s donation to Montreal Children’s Hospital has inspired one young Canadiens fan:
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