Camp is underway, and hockey draws near. Here are your links for today:
Devils Links
Camp roster:
Congrats to Jesper Bratt:
Injury updates:
Sunny Mehta and Sheldon Keefe speak:
Here we go!
Two new names in the front office:
“While Sunny Mehta has made some terrific moves since taking over, the seeds for a strong offense were already planted.” [Infernal Access]
“Sunny Mehta was active in his first offseason as the New Jersey Devils’ general manager. How did he fare?” [Devils on the Rush ($)]
Hockey Links
The Connor Hellebuyck situation in Winnipeg is starting to get real:
“So what are fans to do? If Hellebuyck speaks for himself and what he says works for you, listen to him. If you’re left unsatisfied, boo him with everything you have. Just know that, regardless of how much it stings to have a player want out, again, without explanation, making him sit to make a point won’t make Winnipeg a better hockey team.” [The Athletic ($)]
“You wouldn’t expect a team that’s finished one day of training camp to be dealing with heartbreak so early in the preseason, but that’s the word Winnipeg Jets star Kyle Connor used to describe his feelings about star goaltender and good friend Connor Hellebuyck asking for a trade and not showing up to camp.” [TSN]
Quinn Hughes update:
Dylan Larkin speaks:
“NHL career goal-scoring leader Alex Ovechkin on Thursday addressed his appearance in a video for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s political party, saying he accepted the government’s request without hesitation, was surprised by the backlash and supports his native country while reiterating previous comments that he ‘is for peace and love.’” [ESPN]
Inside Arizona State men’s hockey, and the workout that left a player on life support: [The Athletic ($)]
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