Rise and shine! Let’s check in on some news and notes:
– Losing James Neal is a huge bummer for the Golden Knights, but it’s not something Vegas can’t overcome. [Knights on Ice]
– There are a lot of big names eligible for contract arbitration this summer, and William Karlsson may be the biggest of them all. [The Hockey News]
– Some free agent signings made a ton of sense. Others absolutely did not. Luckily, the Knights made one of the best signings of free agency. [ESPN]
– Speaking of bad signings, a lot of teams are bringing in players solely for the added benefit of “grit” because of course they are. [Yahoo Sports]
– Remember when Nail Yakupov was the first overall pick in the draft a few years back? Well, he’s headed to the KHL now. [Sportsnet]
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