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Giordano contract analysis; Karlsson's training; Byfuglien trade logic (Puck Headlines)

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Photo of Ken Daneyko's dogs from Ken Daneyko on Twitter.
Photo of Ken Daneyko's dogs from Ken Daneyko on Twitter.

• Devils broadcaster Ken Daneyko's pets wish us all a happy National Dog Day. [Ken Daneyko]

• Both Mark Giordano and the Calgary Flames wanted a long-term contract to be worked out. And they got a deal done. [Calgary Herald]

• Giordano and his family can now buy that house in Calgary they’ve always wanted. [Calgary Sun]

• Ryan Kesler’s Anaheim Ducks contract got crushed from a national perspective. It was pretty long for a guy who was in his 30s. Why hasn’t Gio gotten the Kesler treatment?  [Anaheim Calling]

• The Jonathan Bernier storyline will not go away any time soon for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Is he a starter? Is he not a starter? Will he ever reach his potential? [Editor in Leaf]

• Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen is a drafting wizard. His ability to unearth talent has helped Columbus immensely. [The Hockey Writers]

• Nashville Predators forward James Neal is a supporter of Smilezone and Grandview Kids. [Nashville Predators]

• There are some stumbling blocks in regards to the new contracts for Carolina Hurricanes stars Eric Staal and Cam Ward. [News & Observer]

• Erik Karlsson doesn’t do any conditioning during the summer? Huh? I guess when you never play on the penalty kill, you don’t have to be in great shape. Zing! [The Score]

• Sometimes it’s easy to forget that Marian Hossa isn’t exactly a young guy anymore. But when will age turn into an issue for the Blackhawks star? [Today’s Slapshot]

• Why trading Dustin Byfuglien makes sense for the Winnipeg Jets. “If the Jets won’t — or can’t — move Byfuglien they will either have to sign him to a long-term contract or lose him outright to free agency. Neither of those options sound very good.” [Winnipeg Sun]

• Former Blackhawks forward Ron ‘Chico’ Maki has died at the age of 76. [NHL]

• The second Scott Gomez era with the New Jersey Devils is coming to an end. Toronto bound to reunite with Lou Lamoriello again? [NJ.com]

• Shannon Szabados has decided against the NWHL, and will continue to play against men in the SPHL. [Edmonton Journal]

• Daniel Carcillo is about 98 percent sure he wants to retire. The former Blackhawk is an unrestricted free agent. [The Score]

• Montreal Canadiens forward Tomas Plekanec sees this year’s Habs being young and fast. [Puck Drunk Love]

• US National Sled Hockey Team players Josh Sweeney and Luke McDermott led a clinic in Portland, Oregon. [USA Hockey]

• We are nearing Dallas Stars training camp. What stories should we watch for, beyond the whole Tyler Seguin v. Patrick Sharp male modeling contest?  [Defending Big D]

• How did the Los Angeles Kings do with various defensive sets. And an ode to Jamie McBain the hockey player and the Simpsons fake movie character. [LA Kings Insider]

• Hawks forward Marko Dano is definitely a breakout candidate on right wing for this upcoming season. [Along the Boards]

•  The Vancouver Canucks signed forward Adam Cracknell to a one-year contract worth $575,000. [Canucks Birthday]

• Nashville Predators mascot Gnash looks glorious in NHL16. [On the Forecheck]

• Finally, Get excited for some T-Hockey.

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