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Devils Links
Our guy Marty makes an appearance on the first episode of Scotty Goes, a new show with Scott Gomez:
C.J.’s subtle take on whether the Devils should go out and acquire Rasmus Ristolatinen: “The New Jersey Devils should not acquire Rasmus Ristolainen because he’s very bad at hockey.” [Infernal Access]
Hockey Links
Some awful allegations surrounding the Chicago Blackhawks that TSN is reporting here: “Chicago Blackhawks senior management allegedly refused to file a report to Chicago police during the 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs after two players claimed a video coach who worked with the franchise had sexually assaulted them, according to a person familiar with the matter.” [TSN]
According to the annual National Hockey League Players’ Association player poll, nearly 70% of players surveyed would not like to see the league’s regional divisions carried forward. That and more in the poll results here: [Sportsnet]
Not so surprisingly, the prices in Seattle are apparently high:
Hearing from team execs around the NHL that there’s still some sticker shock to what Kraken GM Ron Francis wants in return on side deals for teams with protection issues who want some certainty now… tick tock. The poker game is on. One month away. https://t.co/lhjTbEONMx
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) June 17, 2021
Rod Brind’Amour wins the Jack Adams:
Congratulations to 2021 Jack Adams Award winner, Rod Brind'Amour! #NHLAwards pic.twitter.com/SYNMZJcRJe
— NHL (@NHL) June 17, 2021
GM of the Year finalists:
Presenting the finalists for the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award! #NHLAwards @NHLdotcom has more ➡️ https://t.co/AxGg8yyTAn pic.twitter.com/4VviiR3u4F
— NHL (@NHL) June 17, 2021
Over at The Athletic, a celebration of all the awful commercials that just. won’t. stop. during the playoffs (on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border!): [The Athletic ($)]
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