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Doug Wilson Jr. and Joe Will recap San Jose Sharks development camp: How ready is William Eklund for North American hockey? Where did Thomas Bordeleau really improve this off-season? How good was Artemi Kniazev in the scrimmage? Why does Danil Gushchin have a chip on his shoulder?
Evander Kane makes National Hockey Now’s Top-5 list of players who were supposed to be traded this off-season but weren’t.
In other San Jose Sharks news…
Eklund was part of a large contingent of San Jose Sharks prospects to take in an A’s-Giants on Friday night.
Renovation of Sharks Ice Fremont is coming along nicely.
A look at some of the Patrick Marleau mementos that the Hall of Fame collected last season.
Is Oakland courting the Arizona Coyotes?
Around the NHL…
Check out the National Hockey Now origin story!
Which jersey ad sponsors make sense for each NHL team…and who would we like to see? (Down the Frozen River)
https://vancouverhockeynow.com/2021/08/21/dallas-gm-jason-dickinsons-trade-part-of-a-crazy-path/
https://nyihockeynow.com/gary-bettman-fans-of-the-islanders-are-going-to-love-ubs-arena/
Golden State Warriors superstar Klay Thompson enjoyed a colorful hockey career:
51 years! Legendary Sabres broadcaster Rick Jeanneret will call 20 games this year and then retire. (Buffalo News)
https://detroithockeynow.com/2021/08/20/trust-between-yzerman-and-verbeek-made-him-perfect-choice-to-be-grand-rapids-gm/
https://phillyhockeynow.com/2021/08/21/philadelphia-flyers-travis-sanheim-contract-avoid-arbitration-two-year-deal-chuck-fletcher/
The King retires (NY Post) — and he’ll need heart surgery in the future. (Forever Blueshirts)
The NHL community reacts to loss of three Surrey junior hockey players Caleb Reimer, Parker Magnuson, and Ronin Sharma. (NHL)
https://coloradohockeynow.com/2021/08/20/peter-budaj-signs-with-avalanche-as-goalie-coach/
Fellow lottery picks Owen Power, Matty Beniers, and Kent Johnson will all return to Michigan next year. (USCHO)