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It’s been a busy week. We’ll give you the latest right here as we head into DRAFT WEEKEND. Buckle in, friends.
Devils Links
Tonight is the night. It’s time for that first overall pick to FINALLY HAPPEN. It’s real tonight. [NHL.com]
The Devils’ schedule for 2017-18 has been released. Get your peepers on it right here: [Fire and Ice] [NJ.com]
Ray checking in:
Hearing that the Devils are among the teams that have inquired with Montreal about Alex Galchenyuk...
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) June 22, 2017
A look back at Marty Brodeur’s career and his place in the NHL’s 100 Greatest Players: [NHL.com]
Hockey Links
Islanders-Oilers trade:
Islanders Transaction: The team has acquired Jordan Eberle from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Ryan Strome. pic.twitter.com/aMosTueeyW
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) June 22, 2017
Our old friend Dave goes for a fifth-round pick:
Canadiens acquire defenseman David Schlemko from Las Vegas, in return for a 5th round pick in 2019. DETAILS -> https://t.co/fVcJsv3m70.
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) June 22, 2017
Vegas flips TVR:
TRADE:
— CapFriendly (@CapFriendly) June 22, 2017
To #Vegas
2nd round pick
To #Carolina
Trevor Van Riemsdyk
7th round pick
Radulov contract talks:
Hearing that Radulov's latest contract ask was six years at $7 M per season. No way Habs do that...
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) June 22, 2017
Ah, yes, challenges could become even more fun:
The NHL is looking at a penalty for an incorrect Coach's Challenge. Colin Campbell: "You better be sure" when you challenge.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) June 22, 2017
Wednesday night gave us a whole lot of news as the Vegas Golden Knights selected their initial team. It also gave us several … memorable moments in the NHL Awards. [Puck Daddy]
The Coyotes have let head coach Dave Tippett go. [NHL.com]
A few dates of note on the newly released 2017-18 NHL schedule: [Puck Daddy]
Feel free to discuss these and any other hockey-related stories in the comments below.