Here are the hockey links from around the world, and what I’m reading, while marveling at the Michael Phelps “mean face.” He looks like Eli Manning in full pout.
*New Montreal defenseman Shea Weber has arrived in Montreal, and is ready to start making the rounds as the latest piece of the Habs organization.
*Alex Ovechkin disputes a Russian report that he’s injured, and that he’ll be forced to pull out of the World Cup of Hockey.
*Former Northeastern defenseman Jamie Oleksiak blown away by the medal-winning efforts from his sister for Team Canada at the Rio Olympics.
*FOH (Friend of Haggs) Dave Stubbs revisits the massive trade of Wayne Gretzky to the Los Angeles Kings that happened 28 years ago today.
*Speaking of the Oilers, PHT writer Joey Alfieri has a look at the Oil as it is Edmonton Oilers day at Pro Hockey Talk.
*Marc-Andre Fleury wants his starting job back with the Pittsburgh Penguins, but can he actually win it at this point?
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*The New York Rangers are another team that’s hoping for a shot at Jimmy Vesey when he starts talking to teams next week.
*For something completely different: here are some top highlights from the Pearl Jam doubleheader at Fenway Park.