Subban's fit in Nashville; 24 players elect arbitration; Whitney the caddie (Puck Headlines)
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— HC Lokomotiv (@hclokomotiv) July 4, 2016
• That bear doesn’t look too welcoming.
• P.K Subban should fit in just nicely in Nashville. [Tennessean]
• More players like Subban are coming to the NHL, and that’s a good thing. [The Shadow League]
• A fun look at the history of fan protests. [The Star]
• Good read on young Russians finding their way through hockey while battling language issues. [Washington Post]
• Tyson Barrie, Mike Hoffman, Chris Kreider and Kyle Palmieri were among 24 players to elect salary arbitration. [NHLPA]
• Hoffman will cash in big time no matter what. [Ottawa Citizen]
• Taylor Hall did everything he could for the Edmonton Oilers. The team failed him. [Edmonton Journal]
• Speaking of the Oilers, their salary cap picture does not look pretty. [Colligan Hockey]
• The Vancouver Canucks will regret letting Dan Hamhuis leave. [Vancouver Province]
• The Minnesota Wild bring back goaltender Darcy Kuemper on a one-year deal. [Wild]
• Linden Vey has signed with the Calgary Flames and looks to put off-the-ice family issues behind him. [Calgary Herald]
• Very good read by Alex Prewitt on Theo Fleury’s second life as a country singer and as one helping fellow survivors of abuse. [SI.com]
• Former NHLer Ray Whitney will carry golfer Graham DeLaet’s bag during the Rio Olympics next month. [Yahoo Eh Game]
• Sudbury Wolves forward David Levin has received a deferment on his military service for Israel. [Buzzing the Net]
• Along with Jared Boll, Mason Raymond joins the Anaheim Ducks on a one-year deal. [Anaheim Calling]
• Rest in peace, “Leapin’” Lou Fontinato. [Guelph Today]
• There are two open roster spots for the New York Riveters. How will they be filled? [Today’s Slapshot]
• Former Erie Otters owner Sherry Bassin is coming clean about a side payment to one former player that was not approved by the OHL. [TSN]
• Jordin Tootoo moves from the New Jersey Devils to the Chicago Blackhawks. [Blackhawks]
• Mexico national team forward Claudia Tellez talks about moving to the CWHL and growing the game in her country. [Excelle Sports]
• Chatting with Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray. [The Walleye]
• The Boston Bruins’ off-season has not been very impressive. [Boston Sports Desk]
• Ranking the top 65 defensemen for keeper fantasy hockey leagues. [Dobber Hockey]
• An inside look at what really happened during NHL free agency on July 1. [Fear the Fin]
• Star of “The Mighty Ducks,” Basil McRae, takes over the Director of Player Personnel role with the Columbus Blue Jackets. [Blue Jackets]
• Taking a look at what the defense pairings could be for the Colorado Avalanche next season. [Mile High Sticking]
• Finally, a look at draft day for several of the top NHL prospects: