And the view from the other side of the line – recapping the loss for the Cats…. [Litter Box Cats]
A quick one-on-one with Nikita Kucherov, Ben Bishop’s Rams inspired remarks, and Steven Stamkos on Alex Ovechkin’s milestone this week… All part of Sunday’s “Nuts and Bolts”. [Tampa Bay Times]
Next Sunday is the Bolts Family Carnival from 1 – 4 PM at Amalie Arena. [Tampa Bay Lightning]
The Anaheim Ducks are another rumored suitor for Drouin, and the name dropped as a possible acquisition is interesting – Brendan Montour, a right-handed 21 year-old defenseman in his first pro season with the Ducks. [HNGN]
Calling for the postponement of trading Drouin… Just a reminder that putting off trading Drouin as a non-priority was what brought on Allan Walsh’s public stink about having requested a trade. It’s the Drouin camp specifically that’s made it urgency. [The Hockey Writers]
Former Bolt Steve Downie was placed on waivers Sunday by the Arizona Coyotes. He’s got 6 points on the season (3 goals, 3 assists). [Today’s Slapshot]
A guy who cleared waivers on Sunday was the Chicago Blackhawks Bryan Bickell. Bickell is now pushing to get traded… Sound familiar, doesn’t it? [Second City Hockey]
The Canadian Dollar sinks in value against the US bucks, that will hold sway moving forward as Canadian teams are affected by it. [Spector’s Hockey]
The NHL was reportedly involved in getting John Scott out of the 2016 NHL All-Star game, to which he was voted. While there are a bunch of different reactions to this, I’ll set you up with one for reading. [The Pink Puck]
A more formal news take on the Scott situation – including the fact an NHLPA grievance may be filed in response to what’s transpired. [Forbes]
