Biggest Islanders news of the weekend: Jordan Eberle got married and invited a bunch of Oilers to his wedding. Congrats to the Eberles. [Sportsnet]
I talked with former Islanders fan and current Red Wings fan Peter from Winging It In Motown about Coliseum memories, Rick DiPietro and Mariusz Czerkawski on their new podcast.
NHL Stuff
Calvin de Haan’s arbitration case goes before the mediators on August 2nd [NHLPA] but Pittsburgh’s Brian Dumoulin just signed for a six year, $4.1 million AAV deal today which will probably be a portent of where the Islanders might end up with the Carp Lad. [Pensburgh]
Playoff sensation Viktor Arvidsson signs a seven-year extension with the Predators. [OTF]
Lou Lamoriello has been in charge of the Maple Leafs for two years already? [PPP]
Patrick Eaves is your back-to-back Smashfest ping pong champion. [Sportsnet]
A small time operation like the Montreal Canadiens certainly could use some extra cash. [SI.com]