Quick Strikes for Thursday, July 7

Our friends at Bolt Prospects are gearing up for their final podcast of the season. Find ‘em over on their Twitter page to send questions. [BoltProspects.com]
Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Mitch Marner is looking to put on some pounds to help him get to the NHL. Turns out he wouldn’t even be the lightest if he were to play and he’s only 160 lbs. [Pension Plan Puppets]
Update on Auston Matthews and the Leafs Development camp. [TSN]
What writing about hockey does to a fan. An absolute wonderful series of reading. [Stanley Cup of Chowder]
A lockout looming in the distance? [Puck Daddy]
An expansive look at the Arizona Coyotes and their prospect depth. [The Bloggers’ Tribune]
Former Calgary Flame Theo Flury finds solace in music. A look back at hockey, drugs, and addiction. [Sports Illustrated]
24 players in the NHL have elected for salary arbitration including ~~Kucherov and~~ Namestnikov and Killorn. [NHLPA]
Not sure what salary arbitration is? [About]
An outlook for the Atlantic Division and the teams’ offseason happenings. [Sports Illustrated]
Canadian fans say ads don’t bother them? Well comparatively that is. [Puck Daddy]
The CHL is in hot waters after reports have come out saying they have lured players away from NCAA with illicit money and side contracts. [Stanely Cup of Chowder]
Jersey slip up over at NHL.com. [Winging it in Motown]

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