A collection of all the latest happenings in the world of hockey:
Jack Eichel looked pretty good in the Sabres prospects tournament. [Buffalo Hockey Beat], [Tip of the Tower]
Brock Nelson and the Islanders are still far apart on contract talks. [Newsday]
Eric Staal and the Hurricanes aren’t close on a new deal either. Could a trade be looming? [Sportsnet]
What is the best city in America for hockey? [Pens Initiative]
Blackhawks are close to making a decision on Patrick Kane. [CBS Sports]
Marcus Kruger is back in Chicago on a one-year deal. [ESPN]
The Capitals have signed veteran Derek Roy to a pro tryout. [CSN]
Are the Red Wings going to utilize Mike Green properly? [Today’s Slap Shot]
Ron MacLean calls a playoff year for the Oilers. Is he right? [Edmonton Journal]
The NHL will now employ concussion spotters at games. [The Hockey News]
Talk about beer league hockey… [Puck Daddy]
Alex Galchenyuk is likely on a short leash. [Rabid Habs]
Will the Bruins miss the playoffs for the second year in a row? [Stanley Cup of Chowder]
And finally, we think Drew Doughty is a baseball fan. [Sportsnet]
Marcy, a former hockey player, is a hockey correspondent on CTV News and TSN radio. She began her career as a Sports Journalist in 2009 and has been part of The Hockey Writers since 2010, where she is currently a senior writer and editor.
