Even ESPN understands that playing well for half of a half season isn’t worthy of an award. [In the Capital]
Sidney Crosby has now won the award a record fifth time. Either he’s that good, or ESPN doesn’t know the names of any other hockey players. [City of Champions]
First overall pick Nathan MacKinnon is working out with Crosby over the summer. [CTV]
How long will it take for former Flyers goalie Ron Hextall to take over as General Manager in Philadelphia? [Broad Street Hockey]
Los Angeles will be able to enjoy eight more seasons of uncalled cheap shots. [CBC Sports]
Meanwhile, former NHL defenceman Rob Blake will take over Hextall’s job with the Kings. [Globe and Mail]
Did the Florida Panthers accidentally let us know NHL players are going to the Olympics? [Fansided]
Bobby Ryan isn’t trying to replace Daniel Alfredsson. [Yahoo Sports]
Concussions are a still an issue in a fast-paced sport played by giants on razor blades. Shocking, that. [Puck Daddy]
IHOP restaurants in the greater Anaheim area are pretty happy right now. [LA Times]
Nathan Horton won’t be ready to start the season with the Blue Jackets. [Canoe]
We can never hear enough stories of the adventures with Lord Stanley’s Cup. [Real Clear Sports]
Mikhail Grabovski is still unsigned, but it’s not because he wants to Kovalchuk over to Russia. [CBS]
And finally, a fascinating look on whatever happen to Gilbert Brule. [Toronto Sun]
