Snider's buyers remorse; Lombardi on analytics; Trottier talks NHL return (Puck Headlines)

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• Whatever Patty Kane is saying to Lebron seems to have either totally confused him or stunned him.

• Ed Snider did something he doesn't do often - admit he was wrong. The Flyers chairman had buyers remorse over Ilya Bryzgalov's contract, and knew his hand was forced when Sergei Bobrovsky wouldn't re-sign with the team. [CSN Philly]

• Snider is also happy to report he's been cancer free for just over a month. [Courier Post]

• Sonny Milano suffered several facial fractures after being hit from behind, face-first in to the boards while playing for the Blue Jackets in the Traverse City rookie tournament. He'll see a specialist before the Jackets announce a projected return to action date. [Buzzing the Net]

• Details for a World Cup of hockey are still being finalized. The NHL's possible participation in the next Olympic games and a few other details are holding up the announcement. [ESPN]

• Here's 10 serious, yet common sensical, ideas the NHL should consider. [Boston Globe]

• Great read from The Contrarian on the internal struggle the Leafs face getting the old school guys to become comfortable with the new school analytics kids and their ideas. [Dobber Hockey]

• Dean Lombardi on analytics used for the Kings recent success, "Like if you have a secret formula, why would you tell the world about it if you’re trying to win? You know what? Here we come.” The GM acknowledges the use of fancy stats, but won't go as far as to say that's the only thing he uses to build a successful team. [LA Kings Insider]

• Your daily in-depth fancy stats look at score effects as they pertain to protecting a lead. [The Committed Indian]

• How did Nail Yakupov spend his summer vacation? He worked out, learned to drive a car, went to a Katy Perry concert, and so much more in this Q&A with the Oilers forward. [Hockey Writers]

• Eddie Lack will tell you he burned out last season. He averaged only 1.12 days rest between starts. After some time off, he's feeling much better and is ready to start fresh this year. [The Province]

• A look at Marc-Andre Fleury and his backups. This is not for those Penguins die-hards who don't like reading negative things about their team. [Pensburgh]

• The Lou has been busy lately. He signed defenseman Eric Gelinas to a new one-year deal, and invited Mike Komisarek and 31-year old Russian defenseman Renat Mamashev to camp. [Fire & Ice]

• Jaden Schwartz still does not have a contract with the St. Louis Blues. How big of a concern should that be? [St. Louis Game Time]

• Leon Draisaitl looked like a shoo-in to make the Oilers roster out of camp. Yet, after a poor showing with the rookie squad, he might find himself battling dark-horse Bogdan Yakimov for that spot. [Oil On Whyte]

• Bryan Trottier talks about his return to the NHL as an assistant coach in Buffalo. [NHL]

• The Sabres started their blowup and rebuild of the team last season. Tyler Myers knew his name was being floated to other teams, and he's happy a trade never came to fruition. [Buffalo News]

• Kyle Okoposo chats about his memories of Nassau Coliseum [Islanders Point Blank]

• Hockey book review: "Blood On The Ice" by Katriena Knights. [Puck Buddys]

• A funny look at what some of the NHL's finest were doing during their respective off-seasons. [Canucks Hockey Blog]

• Is your front lawn missing something that would make it perfect? How about adding a three-meter high hockey player made out of steel? Just your luck, there is one for sale. [The Star]

• Finally, if you've ever wondered what it looks like from the goalie's point-of-view when T.J. Oshie takes a penalty shot on you, here you go. (Warning: not for people who get motion sickness) [Vimeo]