All is pretty quiet but here in late August we have occasion to mention “training camp” in reference to one of the links below.
Who’s excited?
Islanders News
- Anthony Duclair had fun with Lou’s stupid rule about short hair, sharing an image of his shorn locks. People reacted with tones ranging from outrage to ho-hum (Slow news day!). I don’t get all outraged over it, but I do maintain that Lou’s rule is absolutely, categorically stupid — like you’ve run out of ways and cliches to convey “team.” You know he’d ban tattoos and wedding rings if he could…but those are harder to pull off. [Post | THN]
- Jesse Pulkkinen has an injury that likely affects his participation in training camp. [THN]
- Some Isles Lab merchandise reflects some new brand offshoots for the Isles. Hmm. [THN]
Memories
This was a fun conclusion, and post-game:
Barry Trotz on Islanders fans: “They get an A-plus from me today. I can hear you right now, the building is shaking”
pic.twitter.com/m00BPUP20n— Islanders (@IslesVideos) August 22, 2024
Elsewhere
- Rutger McGroarty wanted out of Winnipeg (before ever signing), now he’s the Penguins’ property. Here’s what both teams get. [NHL | Sportsnet]
- Blues players say they like management going after RFAs with offer sheets. [NHL | TSN]
- USA Hockey is mandating neck cut prevention for everyone up to adults. Now the AHL is mandating it for its players. [Sportsnet]
- Dan Waddell wants the culture in Columbus to no longer accept losing. [TSN | NHL]
- All three Hughes brothers are the cover athletes for the NHL 25 game. [TSN | NHL]