Sonny Milano speaks; QMJHL trades galore: the coast-to-coast

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WHL

The Vancouver Giants seem willing to wait two seasons for Dallas-area defenceman Max Gildon. Or they could just trade his rights to Portland when the time comes. (Vancouver Province)

Kurt Leavins explains why erstwhile Prince Albert Raiders star Leon Draisaitl should surely stay with the Edmonton Oilers. (Oil On Whyte)

The Victoria Royals do not expect centre Steven Hodges to be assigned to the WHL as a 20-year-old, hence trading him to Tri-City. (Victoria Times-Colonist)

Now that the league could be shorn of Reinharts, the Quennevilles are the new power family. (The Pipeline Show)

Seattle Thunderbirds defenceman Ethan Bear, pride of Ochapowace, Sask., had a nice welcoming party at the airport after helping Canada win the Memorial of Ivan Hlinka tournament.

Andy Eide outlines how to follow the Dub on Twitter, and modestly excludes himself. (The Hockey Writers)

OHL

Columbus Blue Jackets first-rounder Sonny Milano expands on why he's joining the Plymouth Whalers. (Columbus Dispatch)

What does adding Milano mean for the Plymouths? (The Hockey News)

Brock Otten ranks the best of the league's newcomers from other leagues. (OHL Prospects)

Sixteen-year-old New Jersey native Sam Field has committed to the Kingston Frontenacs. The Limestone City sextet has also signed its two Finnish imports, Florida Panthers draft choice Juho Lammikko and Jarkko Parikka. (Kingston Whig-Standard, OHL)

Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds sophomore Charley Graaskamp will be at the Anaheim Ducks rookie camp. (Leader-Telegram)

QMJHL

Former Connecticut Huskies commit Liam Murphy had a nice debut with the Moncton Wildcats. It's such a shame he is throwing his life away by not playing in the NCAA.

With the trade for sophomore defenceman Will Thompson, Charlottetown now boasts four of the first 20 picks from the 2013 draft. (Charlottetown Guardian)

Remember Stefano Pezzetta, who was an Owen Sound Attack for a hot minute? He's off to a fine start in Saint John. (Station Nation)

An extra season of midget hockey might pay off for Halifax youngster Maxime Fortier, writes Kristen Lipscombe. (Metro Halifax)

The Quebec Remparts might have to send an intern to Staples for nametags after all of the trades in the past 24 hours. (TVA Sports)

Goalie Gabriel Parent may have won the backup job in Gatineau. (Le Droit)

Today's should-read: how Rouyn-Noranda coach-GM Gilles Bouchard gave three players the thrill of a lifetime during a preseason game in Val-d'Or. (Le Frontiere) —

Neate Sager is a writer for Yahoo! Canada Sports. Follow him on Twitter @neatebuzzthenet.