We start of Thursday with confusion. Why is this goalie smiling? Maybe because no one expected him to make any saves.
An offseason stop in Munich for Auston Matthews AND Connor McDavid. 🇩🇪
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) August 28, 2024
📸: christopher_kolarz/IG pic.twitter.com/OapkkmiBC9
He is Christopher Kolarz of Red Bull Munchen in the DEL who are the team of the famous Adam Brooks and Ben Smith.
First goalie hurt already:
Laurent Brossoit had meniscus surgery on his right knee yesterday and is expected to be sidelined for five to seven weeks, according to the #Blackhawks.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) August 28, 2024
Chicago's regular-season opener against Utah is six weeks away.
Don't look for dynamic web design, but do ponder how much this thrills Gary Bettman:
The Olympic qualifiers are this weekend:
Who will punch their tickets to Milan? Hockey fans worldwide are full of anticipation as the 2026 men’s final Olympic qualification is set for 29 August to 1 September. Twelve teams will compete in three European cities, with three spots in the next Winter Games at stake.
Staff Writer
NOT PARTICIPATING: Denver Barkey (illness), Easton Cowan, Ruslan Gazizov, and Kasper Halttunen will join the team after NHL camps.
You might read that and scoff about Cowan, I read that and wonder which NHL camp Ruslan Gazizov is going to. He wasn't drafted, and would be a very welcome addition to the Marlies.
And I found this resource, the second time this site has been useful for just basic facts:
Josh Erickson
Maybe they should try calling themselves NHL Facts
