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Devils' prospect sued; McPhee talks roster, analytics (Puck Headlines)

Jen Neale

Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at puckdaddyblog@yahoo.com.


• QUICK! Someone tell Kris Letang when Pokemon says ‘gotta’ catch ’em all,’ they don’t mean physically! [Letang_58]

• “A young woman accusing 2012 New Jersey Devils draft pick Ben Johnson of raping her in a washroom stall three years ago has launched a $3.95-million civil lawsuit against the NHL hopeful.” [The Londoner]

• Newly dubbed Las Vegas general manager George McPhee joins the Sin Bin podcast to talk about building his team, the role of analytics and more. [The Sin Bin]

• Understanding why Montreal Canadiens fans are so devastated by the trading of P.K. Subban. It’s not just related to on the ice performance. [Vice Sports]

• Brian Leetch reflects back on his time in New York: “Kid, someday Guy Lafleur is going to save you from a hangover, and Wayne Gretzky is going to come to your wedding.” [The Players Tribune]

• Catching up with Darren McCarthy about defeating personal demons, Gordie Howe’s teacup poodle, and winning Stanley Cup. [NHL]

• Currently unemployed coach Bob Hartley talks about his nearly two-decades long dedication to his youth hockey camp that includes sleeping on an air mattress in the weight room of the rink as kids make fart noises before they fall asleep. [SI]

• Five teams with big restricted free agents left on their to-do list. [CBS Sports]

• The Canucks roster appears to be set. Does the team have what it takes to make a playoff run? [The Province]

• Winning the shot differential battle proved to be the catalyst for the Carolina Hurricanes surge this past season. [TSN]

• Former NWHL Buffalo Beauts defenseman Lindsay Grigg is headed overseas to play for Swedish women’s team HV71. [Today’s Slapshot]

• The future of Mike Cammalleri with the New Jersey Devils is uncertain despite three years remaining on his current contract. [Pucks and Pitchforks]

• Season in review for Brandon Dubinsky of the Columbus Blue Jackets. [Buckeye State Hockey]

• Alex Killorn said he’d take a discount to stay in Tampa; however, the money and term he received is beyond what one would consider to be a discount. [Two For Spearing]

• Twenty years ago yesterday, the Vancouver Canucks had the opportunity to sign Wayne Gretzky. A look back on the contract signing that never was. [The Province]

• Looking back at the jersey history of the Carolina Hurricanes from worst to first. [Hockey By Design]

• Watch some of the Miracle on Ice team members held an impromptu rally at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota to promote the Ryder Cup in late September. [Twin Cities]

• Q & A with New Jersey Devils prospect Nick Lappin. [THW]

• Who knew there were 100 goalies out there for fantasy hockey keeper leagues? [Dobber]

• Ever wanted to build your own air hockey table? Now you can and it’s pretty easy to do! (Puck Daddy is not responsible for any injuries resulting from building said air hockey table.) [Gizmodo]

• Finally, Jared McCann and Jayce Hawryluk are the WORST actors and it’s hysterically funny. Watch as they unite for Pokemon Go offseason training.

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Jen Neale is an editor for Puck Daddy on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email her at puckdaddyblog@yahoo.com or follow her on Twitter!