Let’s go over some news and notes:
– Our Top 25 Under 25 series is officially underway. We kicked off the series with No. 25, Peter Diliberatore. [KOI]
– At No. 24 is another defenseman — former sixth-round draft selection Xavier Bouchard. [KOI]
– The Golden Knights remain one of the few teams in the NHL without a third jersey, but it looks like they will be unveiling an alternate very, very soon. [The Athletic]
– Which players belong on the Golden Knights’ All-Decade team? Perhaps the guy they call Flower? [ESPN]
In other news…
– Some bad news for the Maple Leafs. Mitch Marner and his camp are evidently considering playing hockey in Europe until the young forward gets a new contract. [Sportsnet]
– It’s never too early for draft rankings! Who are the top players going into next summer’s draft? [The Hockey News]
– Eddie Lack’s playing career is over, but his coaching career is just beginning with the Coyotes. [NHL]
– The Hurricanes are going to sport some new road uniforms this coming season.
Bold. Clean. Canes. https://t.co/c2TprIaLD6 pic.twitter.com/FYp05DUJXy
— Carolina Hurricanes (@CanesNHL) August 20, 2019
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