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Sheng’s Daily: Remembering Matiss Kivlenieks
Here’s a look at some of the goalies that the San Jose Sharks might target before the expansion draft or after. Can they undercut the Kraken?
Will Sharks Target One of These Goalies Before Expansion Draft?
Could Linus Ullmark stabilize the San Jose Sharks’ goaltending situation? What’s a reasonable amount to pay the UFA?
Around the NHL…
The Athletic: ‘An easy guy to root for’: Blue Jackets, NHL remember goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks
With quotes from #CBJ teammates, management, former coach John Tortorella, the Latvian national team, and others #CBJhttps://t.co/Z6SkPEyIrl pic.twitter.com/F1xdEkc3XS
— Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) July 5, 2021
“He’s going to help so many people”: Stephen Johns finds purpose, and Bobby Ryan, at end of his #MentalMiles journey. (The Athletic)
Tampa Bay mayor Jane Castor wanted the Lightning to lose Game Four so the team could hoist the Cup at home:
HOT TAKE: Mayor @JaneCastor thinks the Bolts should ditch the sweep and win the #StanleyCup in 5. What do ya think, #bolts fans? #GoBolts @TBLightning @BN9 @SpecSports360 pic.twitter.com/edPLUlAR3H
— Adria Iraheta ⚡️ (@AdriaIrahetaTV) July 4, 2021
To raise awareness, Indigenous Canadiens fans will peacefully protest anthem. (Sportsnet)
The legendary Sergey Mozyakin called it a career today—928 points in 842 games, two Gagarin Cups and the league all-time scoring record. It has been an honor to watch him play all these seasons. @khl_eng @MetallurgMgn https://t.co/waBugn5O9z
— Gillian Kemmerer (@gilliankemmerer) July 5, 2021
How the Lightning unlocked the potential in Canadiens first-rounder Mikhail Sergachev. (The Athletic)
Since 1980, every #StanleyCup Final has featured at least one of Jaromir Jagr's teammates. 😳
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— NHL (@NHL) July 5, 2021
Analyzing how impactful Duncan Keith could be on a new team. (Sportsnet)
How Yanni Gourde’s will and skill led him to prominence. (The Hockey Tactics Newsletter)
Ex-San Jose Sharks forward Jay Leach is leaving his Providence Bruins head coaching gig to become a Seattle Kraken assistant coach. (Boston Sports Journal)
NHL Trade Talk: Seth Jones drawing a lot of interest, Flyers among frontrunners
Recent Contracts Set New Precedent for Vegas Golden Knights Summer
The Five: Things You Didn’t Know About Red Wings Legend Gordie Howe
Washington Capitals’ Alexeyev Making Progress On Road To NHL
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