The decommissioning of the Chicago Blackhawks is almost complete. There are two stalwarts left from the three Stanley Cup championships, and Jonathan Toews is considering his future with the team. Without the production of the No. 1 center, but with the higher salary cap, injuries and illnesses, his has become a complicated legacy. The LA Kings will honor recently retired Dustin Brown on a very permanent basis. Jesse Puljujarvi signed a one-year deal, but NHL trade rumors are swirling. Mike Vellucci just missed out on a couple of head coaching jobs, Brian Boyle wants to keep playing hockey, and the Pittsburgh Penguins are an option?
It was also Day 1 of Hockey Canada’s parliamentary hearings.
Pittsburgh Penguins/Steelers and Pirates
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Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Mike Vellucci just lost at least two head coaching jobs. What about the Matthew Tkachuk trade? Is Brian Boyle an option for him? pittsburgh penguins?
Question and answer time! Go here to submit your questions about the team, the offseason, and what personal size pizza can I eat in eight minutes. pittsburgh penguins questions and answers
Pittsburgh Baseball Now: deadlock. 416 feet. Oneil Cruz. See this – pittsburgh pirates.
Pirates pitcher Jose Quintana is getting a lot of attention as the MLB trade deadline approaches. The Yankees and White Sox are interested. Pirates trade rumors.
Steelers Now: It’s a Steelers fan’s paradise. There are more than half a dozen new stories in SteelersNow.com. It was day 1 of training camp in Latrobe. Here’s a weird one: QBs live together. Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Competition.
No helicopters or limos. No fire trucks. It was just guys parking the car and getting ready for work. The Steelers are underrated this year. Here are the sights and sounds of Day 1. pittsburgh steelmen To camp.
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Detroit: Oh no. This is the worst story you will read today. Bobby Ryan, who won the 2021 Masterton Trophy after returning from substance abuse treatment, was arrested Monday at the Nashville airport. Detroit Red Wings news.
The Athletic Chicago ($): Our old friend Mark Lazerus went toe-to-toe with Jonathan Toews, who delivered the scoops. Toews has battled injuries, unspecified health issues and handed out three Stanley Cups. As he nears the end of his career, does he want to stay in Chicago? ummmm, well not really?
NHL trade rumors await. Also, these questions will be asked of Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang three years from now.
Vegas Hockey Now: It’s a hard life. No space limit but with significant needs. More problematic boundary management? Updated limit situation for the Las Vegas Golden Knights.
NY Post: Rangers RFA Kappa Kakko could be a second-round pick if someone submits an offer sheet. but not takers?
Jesse Puljujarvi:
I have some questions about Puljujarvi for tomorrow’s Q&A segment. Other teams and fans are also asking about him.
NYI: The current hot potato of the NHL trading market. Does Puljujarvi make sense for the goal-hungry? New York Islanders?
Montreal: Jimmy Murphy (who covers Montreal and Boston for us) writes that Montreal should revisit Puljujarvi. Montreal Canadians Trade speak.
Philly Hockey Now: Bad timing for the Flyers and top prospect Bobby Brink. He needs hip surgery for a torn labrum. He will be out well into next season. Plus philadelphia flyers Bad luck.
I know, I know, Pittsburgh Penguins fans won’t shed a tear for Philly, but they’ve been cursed since they fired Ron Hextall. Nothing has gone right under Chuck Fletcher.
Washington Hockey Now: Places are up for grabs. New assistant coach Scott Allen is bringing some energy and competition to his side of the bench and the Washington Capitals PACKAGE.
Florida Hockey Now: Matthew Tkachuk. He hates the Edmonton Oilers. But he doesn’t hate the Tampa Bay Lightning even more. Florida Panther Trade afterglow.
Sportsnet: Day 1 of the Hockey Canada hearings in Parliament. what we learned.
NHL.com: The LA Kings will retire Dustin Brown’s No. 23 and unveil a statue after the plucky forward retired this summer.
Seattle Times: Edzo left Chicago (before Toews and Patrick Kane?) He is now the lead analyst for the seattle kraken.
It would take a lead analyst role for anyone to afford to live in Seattle! My goodness, we looked into relocating writers there and were shocked at the rental prices. What is happening with the rent in these cities??? Jimmy Murphy just rented an apartment closer to Boston and shared the rental price with me. I almost spit out my coffee. Dear Pittsburgh, don’t you dare! Dear foreigners, we are a humble and cheap city. Stop throwing stupid money at houses. Stop being jagoffs. Please and thank you.
