Here are all the links from around the hockey world, and what I’m reading while thoroughly enjoying Donald Trump turning the GOP debates into the best kind of reality television. I don’t think there are any conditions under which I’d vote for him, but it’s altogether entertaining to watch it all unfold.
*Edmonton Oilers radio personality Jason Gregor asks what might be realistic expectations for Connor McDavid during his rookie season with the Oilers.
*Dean Lombardi was officially named the GM of Team USA’s World Cup entry, and had a speech during the press conference that rivaled Sylvester Stallone’s at the end of Rocky IV.
*SI takes a look at some of the worst gut-punch losses for a couple of NHL franchises while it leaves us to wonder what the worst gut-punch loss was in Bruins history. It has to be Game 7 at home vs. the Flyers in 2010, or maybe the too many men on the ice penalty with Don Cherry vs. the Canadiens?
*PHT writer and FOH (Friend of Haggs) Mike Halford has next year’s top draft prospect Auston Matthews playing in Switzerland next season.
*Rick Telander says the legacy of Patrick Kane and the Chicago Blackhawks dynastic run all hang in the balance with the findings of the current police investigation around the Blackhawks star.
*The Brooklyn Islanders are looking for a new Zamboni driver for their brand, spanking new home for next season.
*PHT writer Mike Halford says that Calgary Flames defenseman Dougie Hamilton is under pressure after this summer of change.
*For something completely different: this might be of interest to those out there that love sports and the Saturday Night Live cheerleading bit with Will Ferrell.