McCarron wastes no time throwing down, Sags throw hat into 2015 Memorial Cup ring: weekend coast-to-coast

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WHL

Morgan Rielly's destination depends a lot on the Toronto Maple Leafs' salary cap crunch. (National Post, Sportsnet)

How could the Edmonton Oil Kings lose when they had their late teammate Kristians Pelss' spirit in the hearts? Edmonton honoured Pelss' memory by wearing his No. 26 en masse during warmups. (Edmonton Journal)

The last time Spokane began a season 3-0, it finished it by winning the Memorial Cup. Just saying you have to set the bar high for yourself. (Spokane Spokesman-Review)

But the last time the Seattle Thunderbirds started 3-0, many of their current players had yet to be born. (MyNorthwest.com)

Florida Panthers selected Steven Hodges explains why he's missing the early portion of the Victoria Royals' season to have surgery. (Northern News Services)

Josh Connolly, brother of the Tampa Bay Lightning's Brett Connolly, had a nice homecoming while helping Kamloops beat Prince George. (Prince George Citizen)

OHL

Nope, never expected Montreal Canadiens first-rounder Michael McCarron to fight in his first OHL game. He's playing the role. (London Free Press)

Speaking of London first-rounders, Max Domi is back and Nikita Zadorov is not.

Odd how that worked out: Edmonton Oilers first-rounder Darnell Nurse rejoined Sault Ste. Marie and suddenly North Bay couldn't score on the power play, after getting six extra-skater goals in its first three games. (Soo Star)

Make no mistake, North Bay wing Blake Clarke is the top U.S. prospect for the 2014 draft. (USA Today)

Draft prospect Robby Fabbri had a productive two-assist night for Guelph ahead of its measuring-stick match on Sunday vs. London. Nikolay Goldobin also had a three-point outing for Sarnia. (Guelph Mercury)

Three consecutive wins for the Peterborough Petes over Western Conference teams. Yes, that's right. Meantime, can Kitchener try holding a lead for a change? (Peterborough Examiner, Waterloo Record)

Oh, now the OHL is concerned about the state of Sudbury Community Arena? Meantime, the Wolves' win over Barrie might have uncovered the Colts' goalie issues. (CBC, Sudbury Star)

So the Kingston Frontenacs have put 20 pucks behind opposing goalies already, with overage Darcy Greenaway (six goals) and 19-year-old Sam Schutt (five) having outscored 11 OHL teams. (Kingston Whig-Standard

The never-drafted Dalen Kuchmey makes his first start in goal for the Windsor Spitfires on Saturday. Versus Connor McDavid and Erie. Knock 'em dead, kid. (Windsor Star)

QMJHL

The Chicoutimi Saguenéens are joining Quebec in the 2015 Memorial Cup bidding. But their best player, Habs pick Charles Hudon, will not be back next season. How is that going to work? (Le Soleil)

Canadiens goaltending prospect Zach Fucale's new mask is very busy.

Of note, the Charlottetown Islanders' 5-0 start includes four one-goal victories. (Charlottetown Guardian)

Edging Gatineau was a statement win for the now Samuel Morin-less Rimouski Océanic. The big blueliner broke his hand in a fight recently, right after returning from the NHL's Philadelphia Flyers. (Le Soleil)

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