Sheng’s Daily: Evander Kane Is Back on the Ice

How is Brent Burns still a top defenseman? The answers — courtesy of SPORTLOGiQ — might surprise you:

How Is Burns Still a Top Defenseman? | SJHN+

In other San Jose Sharks news…

It looks like Evander Kane is back at work:

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— Evander Kane (@evanderkane_9) August 10, 2021

Anna Kane, however, shared her thoughts about her soon-to-be ex-husband.

Doug Wilson on the late Tony Esposito:

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— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) August 11, 2021

Around the NHL…

Ethan Bear, Angela James, and Natalie Spooner join the Hockey Diversity Alliance. (Hockey Diversity Alliance)

Cassidy Clarifies Timing Of Krejci’s Decision To Leave Bruins

Carter Hart not making excuses for last season, excited for ‘clean slate’ with new-look Flyers

Detroit Red Wings sign Jakub Vrana to a three-year contract extension

The Toronto Maple Leafs have reversed course on hiring Dusty Imoo. (TSN)

How Nick Jensen Can Keep Growing Game With Washington Capitals

Will We Ever See Sneaker Influence in the NHL?

The NHL’s 10 best contracts, 2021 edition. (The Athletic)

FHN Today: Sasha Barkov, Patrik Laine go golfing for charity

The best UFAs left on the market. (Sportsnet)

Penguins Tickets On Sale Wednesday, 10 a.m.; Get Them Here

Bridgeport Working on Proposal to Keep AHL Islanders for Another Decade