Bruins visit China; Cherry on Tenors; Conacher back in Tampa (Puck Headlines)
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• Matt Beleskey and David Pastrnak help grow the game of hockey in China. [Bruins]
• Don Cherry on the MLB All-Star Game/ Tenors controversy: “Oh well, all the left wing weirdos in this country are happy.” [CP via Yahoo]
• How former NHLer Murray Craven brought new Las Vegas NHL team GM George McPhee to Bill Foley. [Review Journal]
• New New York Islanders co-owner Jonathan Ledecky is excited to be taking the reins of the team from Charles Wang. [Islanders Insight]
• No. 4 overall pick Jesse Puljujarvi inks his entry-level deal with the Edmonton Oilers. [Edmonton Journal]
• Former long-time NHL defenseman Jason Smith talks about Edmonton being his home, the player to coach transition and more. [Oilers Nation]
• How Pekka Rinne could hurt the Nashville Predators going forward. [TSN]
• Cory Conacher is back in Tampa after signing a one-year deal with the Lightning. [Swiss Hockey News]
• Luke Glendening inks a four-year extension with the Detroit Red Wings. [Red Wings]
• The Minnesota Wild will be opening a restaurant this fall named Herbie’s on the Park. [Star Tribune]
• The Carolina Hurricanes could have a bright future in goal with Alex Nedeljkovic. [News & Observer]
• What does Justin Schultz’s signing in Pittsburgh mean for Derrick Pouliot? [PHT]
• Should the Boston Bruins include David Pastrnak in a deal for a top-pairing defenseman? [Boston Sports Desk]
• Bruins prospect Jake DeBrusk talks about taking a slap shot to a very sensitive area. [WEEI]
• Rule changes to make the NHL great again. [VICE]
• What’s left for the Toronto Maple Leafs to do this summer? [Bloggers Tribune]
• Finally, Montreal ComicCon looked like a lot of fun thanks to Youppi: