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It's summer and things are moving along at summer's pace: a lurch and a stall. But there's still plenty to talk about in the world of hockey. Your links for this week.

Does the NHL draft system reward failure and encourage teams to perform badly? Do teams use failure to get better?

The first step (not really, but it fits for a narrative) to the NHL Entry draft in Pittsburgh is this evening with the Draft Lottery.

I gave no coverage to the Lightning winning the Draft Lottery... But I will ask you for your thoughts on what the Lightning should do with the pick. [poll=46] And While we're at it -- and local...