News, rumors, rumblings, and stories around the world of hockey:
Is the Rangers’ Stanley Cup window starting to close? [Along the Boards]
Mike Hoffman finally has his new contract with the Ottawa Senators. [Silver Seven]
Is Christian Ehrhoff about to become a member of the Blue Jackets? [Sports Illustrated]
Do the Oilers need more depth at center? [Copper N Blue]. Speaking of, does Connor McDavid assume the top line spot over Ryan Nugent-Hopkins? [Today’s Slap Shot]
It goes without saying, Jack Eichel is going to be a big part of the Sabres future. [Pro Hockey Talk]
Sidney Crosby was front and center at the hockey school he’s running in Nova Scotia. [Pensburgh], [CBC]
It was hard for Kessel’s teammates to see him go. [The Score]
Does there need to be more of a shake-up in St. Louis? [St. Louis Game Time]
Ranking the best captains in Blues history. [Bleedin Blue]
Don’t worry, Bruins fans. This prospect isn’t going anywhere. [Stanley Cup of Chowder]
The Ducks are losing one of their many goalie prospects to the KHL. [The Hockey News]
These NHL records are unlikely to be broken. [Grantland]
Maple Leafs prospect Mitch Marner showed off his skill at the World Junior summer tournament. [Leafs Nation]
And finally, this former NHL player is running his own Tim Horton’s franchise. [Soo Today]