Really no Islanders news just yet (but training camp is a week away and the media tours have commenced)…
- So at least here’s a ranking of top “under-the-radar” summer moves that includes Max Shabanov. [Athletic]
- And here are photos of Mat Barzal being Mat Barzal (and with hair) at the NHL’s North American media tour. [Isles]
NHL News
- The Flames have locked up Calder finalist Dustin Wolf for seven years at $7.5M AAV. The 24-year-old didn’t exactly come out of nowhere, but he is a later bloom. You hope there’s no Jim Carey to his story. [NHL] It’s a big deal and turning point for the Flames. [Sportsnet]
- The NHL and NHLPA are ironing out details for a 2028 World Cup, with 50+ cities expressing interest in hosting games. [NHL]
- A side effect of the Penguins’ rebuilding is that there are constant questions whether Sidney Crosby would accept a trade. But he’s not in that space yet. [NHL | Sportsnet | Athletic]
- Jack Hughes talks his brother Luke’s looming extension, though of course the headlines are the no-duh fact he’d love to play with Quinn, too. [Sportsnet]
- An entire column devoted to taking Elias Pettersson to task for not talking about his weight and personal life more often. [Sportsnet]
