Let’s go over some news and notes:
– The Golden Knights traded Brad Hunt to the Wild in order to jump up a round in this summer’s draft, so that’s pretty interesting. [KOI]
– Few people understand just how hectic it is to be on the move from one team to another. Brad Hunt’s story gives us a pretty good glimpse at the chaos. [The Athletic]
– What do the Golden Knights do with hats thrown onto the ice when a player completes a hat trick? [Las Vegas Sun]
– Some Knights players took each other on in Mario Kart, and it was pretty amazing.
In other news…
– The Oilers signed Mikko Koskinen to a three-year contract extension worth $4.5 million annually. He’s averaged nearly four goals against in his last 11 games with a .879 save percentage. Chiarelli does it again! [Copper and Blue]
– And it turns out that’s the last move Chiarelli will make as GM of the Oilers. He’s officially been relieved of his duties. [Sportsnet]
– The Capitals really blew it against the Sharks last night, eh? [Japers’ Rink]
– The folks up in Seattle are trying to build the perfect franchise. Not gonna be very easy, guys. [ESPN]
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