Shaved Ice – July 3

 

Hope everybody has a great Fourth of July weekend.

We have been grinding out coverage of the NHL Draft all week as we try to highlight all the Michigan natives and connections that moved one step closer to their ultimate goal. Click on the images below to read our articles about certain NHL draftees.

 

 

 

 

We also have articles on Red Wings top pick Anthony Mantha, future Wolverine J.T. Compher, Plymouth Whalers star Ryan Hartman, and we’re assembling even more stuff today.

Plus, click here to see our entire NHL Draft watch listing of the Michigan natives and connections who heard their names called.

In other news…

It has been reported that the Red Wings are breaking ties with former first-round pick Thomas McCollum.

The Wings are also rumored to be buying out the contract of Carlo Coliacovo, while not buying out Todd Bertuzzi.

Valtteri Filppula is also expected to not be with the Red Wings when next year’s season begins.

Watch the moment that Michael McCarron became the latest Michigan native drafted in the first round of the NHL Draft.

Well, it sounds like the Coyotes will be staying in Glendale after all. A city vote last night voted in favor of a new lease agreement for the NHL team’s home, which means for the time being at least, hockey will still be played in the desert. There’s also a possibility that the team will now be called the Arizona Coyotes. Thoughts? Leave it in the ‘comments’ section.

Vinny Lecavalier has chosen the Philadelphia Flyers. How they will find the money for a goaltender, I do not know.

The Penguins have re-signed Kris Letang to an eight-year deal, and they have also locked down Pascal Dupuis.

Toronto has used a compliance buy-out on former Wolverines defenseman Mike Komisarek.

Michael Downing talks to Panthers TV about being drafted by the Florida club.

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend, everyone.