Braden Holtby is asking for $8 million dollars a year. The Caps are offering just over $5 million. They’ll likely meet somewhere in the middle. [Hockey Feed], [Washington Post]
Cody Franson may be closer to finding a new home. [CBS Sports]. Could he go back to Toronto? [Maple Leafs Hot Stove]. How about Calgary? [Matchsticks and Gasoline]
Why were there were just two bids for NHL expansion? [Deadspin]
Linden Vey is ready for a bounce-back season. [Pro Hockey Talk]
Does Matt O’Connor have a shot at the NHL this season? [Along the Boards]
Some of the important underrated players for the Dallas Stars. [Two Bearded Ladies]
Glen Sather will be honored by the Oilers. [Edmonton Journal]
Peter Chiarelli is already a better GM than his predecessors. But by how much? [Cult of Hockey]
What should the Oilers expect from Taylor Hall next season? [Copper N Blue]
Amanda Kessel is dealing with a concussion that is putting her hockey career on hold. [Puck Daddy]
Discussing the Phil Kessel trade: [Pens Initiative]. The pressure is on for Mike Johnston. [Pens Labyrinth]
The Crosby/Malkin vs. Toews/Kane debate. [Pensburgh]. Which players should the Blackhawks protect in an expansion draft? [Today’s Slap Shot]
Patrick Kane once got distracted by Taylor Swift during a game. [Second City Hockey]
The Winnipeg Jets are looking to lock up a couple of key players long-term. [The Score]
A unique was to recap the 2014-15 NHL season. [Grantland]
And finally, it’s been 10 years since the Penguins won Sidney Crosby. [Pensburgh]
