Bridgeport stalwart John Persson is returning to Sweden to play alongside his brother. [LHH]
Islanders Insight reports that prospect Victor Crus-Rydberg is also returning home to Sweden with his junior career over. Michael Fornabaio says he's still part of the organization for two more seasons.
Our own Michael Willhoft was on the Shutdown Pair podcast, probably talking about Eric Boulton.
Podcaster extraordinaire The Stat Man on his many feelings and memories regarding the Coliseum's closing.
(Videos that can't be embedded? Another great decision, Dolan.)
IIHF Worlds: Brock Nelson, Anders Lee and Team USA play Belarus on NBCSN and NBCSports.com today at 10:00.
Meanwhile
In today's edition of PLAY TO THE DAMN WHISTLE, Tyler Johnson scores with 1.1 seconds left in regulation to give the Lightning a 2-1 win over the Habs and a 3-0 lead in the series. [Raw Charge]
And Andre Burakovsky's two goals helped the Capitals to a 3-1 lead over the Rangers. [Japers]
Another team is being asked to change a controversial logo. Is it time to re-name Sweden's Frolunda Indians? [Color of Hockey]
Your Jack Adams Award finalists: Peter Laviolette, Alain Vigneault and Bob Hartley. Stand down. [NHL.com]
Not hockey: If you think watching a bad team for a long time sucks, try playing for one. Some of these stories of the 1980's and 90's Los Angeles Clippers are downright depressing. [Deadspin]
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