Here are all the links from around the hockey world, and what I’m reading, while sitting a little less than a month away from the start of NHL training camp.
*PHT writer and FOH (Friend of Haggs) Mike Halford has Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel headlining the NHLPA Rookie Showcase this week.
*Tyler Seguin addressed a number of topics during an interview on TSN 1050, including the way things ended for him in Boston.
*Wayne Simmonds is optimistic about the direction of the Philadelphia Flyers franchise. Is he right to be feeling that confident?
*Steve Greeley chats with the Daily Free Press about leaving BU’s assistant coach post, and taking over as the assistant director of player personnel with the Rangers.
*A good piece about USA Hockey that demonstrates why participation in hockey is way up in the United States, and how that has really upped the quality of hockey players produced around the country as well.
*Among a number of rumors covered in this piece, the Ottawa Senators are in talks with Martin Havlat about a veteran tryout agreement for training camp.
Boston Bruins
*For something completely different: another sad day might be coming for Boston as it appears the Dinosaur mini golf on Route 1 might be nearing extinction for luxury condos. One thing I’ll always remember: you always took your life into your hands in that batting cage.