*Today’s Bobby Clarke’s birthday. Did you know that? Happy birthday, Clarkie. Here’s hoping you’re in Florida playing golf or something. [BSH]
*Anyway hey how about another complaint about how it’s mid-August and no one in the hockey universe is working, not even Charlie, and as such I have a dearth of links to present to you wonderful people? No? Well sorry, I’ve already kind of complained about it. Anyway we are 48 days out from the start of the season now, and up to lucky number 13 on the top 25 Under 25. Grebbie, you’re up. [BSH]
*While we’re talking Youths, here’s something super specific that may be relevant to your interests: a check-in on the Flyers prospects currently playing in the WHL. [CHL]
*His rookie season didn’t go as smoothly as he might have hoped, but Carson Bjarnason is taking a mature approach to growing his game and working through the rough spots, and turning the page to his sophomore season. [BSH]
*The little moves that happen each offseason always get outshined by whatever Big Spicy Thing some NHL General Manager decides to do (Danny, thank you for your service), but sometimes the little moves end up being most impactful for the teams that made them. [Sportsnet]
*The Caps are renovating their arena and it looks pretty cool and you should all take the train down and visit me when the Flyers play there this season. [RMNB]
*And finally, which active NHLers do you think deserve a Hall of Fame nod? ‘Cause there are a few. Giroux as a long shot is annoying, though. Spoiler alert! [The Athletic]
