After Las Vegas and Quebec City officially filed for NHL expansion, it seems that Seattle may not quite be done for the race to add a team. This top story leads Thursday’s NHL headlines.
Ray Bartoszek to meet with NHL on Tuesday. [Pro Hockey Talk]
Decision on Vegas and Quebec City could come in the next few months, reportedly. [The Score]
Cody Franson and the Bruins are in contract discussions. [MassLive.com]
Have the Sharks and other non-playoff teams done enough to get back into the playoff mix? [SI.com]
Luke Gazdic has slimmed down for the upcoming season. [Edmonton Journal]
Who would the Stars protect in an expansion draft? [Defending Big D]
Rinaldo does not seem to be the answer for the Bruins. [Stanley Cup of Chowder]
Curtis Lazar seems primed for a big season. [Ottawa Sun]
Amanda Kessel’s college career has ended. [Today’s Slapshot]
A look at the best moments in Crosby’s NHL career. [The Hockey News]
An Illinois farm made a terrific Blackhawks-themed corn maze. [Puck Daddy]