A collection of the latest news, rumors and rumblings in the world of hockey…
The Calgary Flames are involved in a new arena project. [TSN], [Sportsnet]
Daniel Briere is retiring after 17 seasons in the NHL [Philly.com]. Did you know he was a member of the Coyotes at one time? [Oilers Nation]
Are the Capitals closing in on Ilya Nikulin? [Too Many Men on the Site]
The Islanders are starting to look like a winner yet again. [CJ Sports Rambler]
What does age have to do with a teams’ ability to contend? [Canucks Army]
The Blues are relying on drafting and developing. [Today’s Slap Shot]
Are we soon going to see advertisements on NHL jerseys? [CBS Sports], [The Hockey News]
Have the Bruins been spending too much money on food? [Boston Globe]
The Penguins got their first look at newcomer Sergei Plotnikov. [Chipped Ice]
Trading Shea Weber. Is it a possibility? [Along the Boards]
Nail Yakupov needs to step up his game if he wants to stick around. [Oil on Whyte]
Taylor Hall and Connor McDavid are quickly becoming friends. [Globe and Mail]
And lastly, a McDavid interview. [CTV]