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It’s Saturday.
Islanders stuff
- John Tavares is one of the skaters at the Power Edge Pro training program and is embracing its challenges. [Globe n’ Mail]
- Ken Morrow remembers Herb Brooks on his 80th birthday, and how the coach helped train him into the best shape of his life. [NHL.com]
- The Railers have signed Minnesota-Duluth defenseman Willie Raskob to a contract. He attended Islanders prospect camp this summer and apparently earned some attention. [Railers | Telegram]
- The World Junior Summer Showcase continues. Islanders prospects Robin Salo and Otto Koivula (OTTO!) scored for Finland in a loss to Team USA. [NHL.com]
- Linus Soderstrom’s got himself some new pads. It’s good to be a champ.
Other stuff
- We don’t know what the US Olympic team will look like, but we know who will be its coach: former NHLer and current Wisconsin coach Tony Granato. [SBN]
- Ryan Strome talks about his excitement at joining the Oilers. I’m sure some of these quotes will find a way to rankle someone(s). [Edm. Sun]
- All of the NHL’s worst contracts all in one place. The Islanders entry might surprise you (or it might not). [SBN]
- The bookies already love the Golden Knights. [Knights on Ice]
- What a 32-team NHL could look like. Vive Les Nordiques! [Litterbox Cats]