Here are all the links from around the hockey world, and what I’m reading while glad that I don’t have to waste my money or time seeing “Suicide Squad” in the theatres after the rough reviews.
*I’ve said it once and I’ll say it 1,000 times: P.K. Subban is a class act off the ice even if he’s a complete rabble-rouser on the ice.
*The Edmonton Oilers underwent some big changes in the front office this week while hiring Keith Gretzky as an assistant GM.
*A look at the five best current coaching candidates for the open spot with the Las Vegas expansion franchise.
*FOH (Friend of Haggs) Nick Cotsonika says there will be a great deal of pressure on Team Canada to win the World Cup of Hockey.
*Since they ranked all 30 NHL coaches yesterday, here’s The Score with their ranking of the 31 NHL general managers.
*Flyers draft pick Travis Konecny is out to show that his previous experience with Team Canada will help him in World Junior camp.
Boston Bruins
*Gabriel Landeskog continues his efforts to get people talking about concussions, and the subsequent health problems associated with the head injuries, across the NHL.
*In the interest of self-promotion, here’s my radio with TSN 1260 out in Edmonton talking about Keith Gretzky getting hired as assistant GM.
*For something completely different: we cannot stand for this aggressive assault on cargo shorts. We need somewhere to put our phones, and we’re not going to start wearing purses or man-bags.
Joe Haggerty can be followed on Twitter: @HacksWithHaggs