Quick Strikes for Tuesday, September 27

The Bolts

While the signing of Nikita Nesterov was yesterday, a defensive addition in James Wisniewski might have a bigger influence on the Bolts this season? [Tampa Bay Times]
Maybe you heard about Lightning Fan Fest on Sunday? Did you hear that General Manager Steve Yzerman participated in a little media foray during the event? Wanna see? Video provided! [Lightning Shout]
It’s a big deal, though, when a world class gentleman such as Jeff Vinik participates in the same type of interview event. That was the deal on Sunday. Watch it here. [Lightning Shout]
Oh, that guy who used to wear #4 for the Lightning also spoke to the media on Sunday. No, it was not Cory Cross. [Lightning Shout]

The Crunch

While there is more discussion about the subject elsewhere in Quick Strikes, here the story is simply how the Crunch are due to lose a long time rival in 2017-18… [Syracuse.com]

The NHL

The Edmonton Oilers announced a new mascot on Monday: Hunter. It’s a Canadian Lynx. Your reaction to it or its name would be welcome in our comments. [Edmonton Journal]
Speaking of reactions to the new mascot… San Jose Sharks blog Fear the Fin is not a fan. [Fear the Fin]
Brad Marchand is contractually extended with the Boston Bruins. An eight year deal. [The Pink Puck]
Signing a one-year contract might have gotten Steve Ott a chance with the Detroit Red Wings, but things since then hasn’t exactly played out like a positive opportunity. [Winging it in Motown]
Well, it’s not huge news but it is a keepsake that will be available to be had if you attend game at Verizon Center. The Caps will be selling warm pucks. [Russian Machine Never Breaks]
Speaking of the Capitals: Former GM and current Las Vegas GM George McPhee returned to Verizon Center last night. [Russian Machine Never Breaks]
Duncan Keith is to miss some preseason action as he rehabs from a knee injury. [Second City Hockey]

The Sport

A highlight and asset brought to the public by way of the World Cup of Hockey: Ref cams. [Eyes on the Prize]
A case to continue Team North America of the World Cup of Hockey… at the NHL All-Star game. [Today’s Slapshot]
With ties to the Vancouver Canucks past, an analysis over Team USAs failings at the World Cup of Hockey. [Canucks Army]
It was confirmed this morning that the Binghamton Senators of the American Hockey League will be relocating in 2017-18 to Ontario. [The 6^th Sens]
Hold the phone there, though! Binghamton vows they will have another team playing in town (an AHL affiliate) next season. [Syracuse.com]

Talking Points