Good Morning,

I hope you all have your typing fingers ready. Yesterday’s T25 post was all argumenty and that’s just the way we like it. Here are some links and get ready for another Top 25 Under 25 post this morning!

Top 25 / prospect lists

Top 25 Under 25: #7 Brett Howden heads into his final year of juniors as the Moose Jaw Captain - Raw Charge
The big center heads into his final year of juniors looking to lead his team to a spot in the Memorial Cup Tournament.

Toronto Maple Leafs Top 10 Prospects List - 2017 Part 1
Toronto Maple Leafs Top 10 Prospects List - 2017 - Counting Down the top ten prospects - including recent draft pick Timothy Liljegren.

Summer 2017 New York Rangers Prospect Rankings: 38-30 - Blueshirt Banter
The first look at how the Rangers’ overhauled prospect pool stacks up.

Nashville Predators Top 25 Under 25: #23 Konstantin Volkov - On the Forecheck
Wait, there’s another goalie besides Saros?

Signings

What does Viktor Arvidsson’s extension mean for Tomas Hertl? - Fear The Fin
Arvidsson’s deal is a possible framework for Hertl’s next contract.

Penguins sign defenseman Brian Dumoulin to six year contract ($4.1 million AAV) - PensBurgh
The Penguins and a key defenseman avoid arbitration and come to an agreement for a new six year contract

Report: Coyotes Re-sign Minor League Goalie Marek Langhamer - Five For Howling
Czech netminder returns to organization on one-year/two-way contract

Winnipeg Jets sign Connor Hellebuyck to a one-year contract - Arctic Ice Hockey
The assumed back-up goalie will be a Jet for one more season.

Other stuff

Who is your favorite Blue Jacket of all time? - The Cannon
Let’s have a tournament to find out

Mine’s Jeff Carter!

Help Mile High Hockey Name Our Daily Links Post - Mile High Hockey
We have a list of four but have been unable to come up with a consensus, help break the tie.

I suggest something really childish and random that references boobs because, well, boobs, amirite?

Why You Should Be a Flames Fan - Matchsticks and Gasoline
Why you should root for Calgary in 2017-18 (and forever)

You shouldn’t.

The Most Overpaid and Underpaid Players on the Colorado Avalanche - Mile High Hockey
Who really earned their dollars? Who didn’t?

Judging by last season....they’re all overpaid.

Toronto Maple Leafs: What to Expect for Rest of Summer
Toronto Maple Leafs: What to Expect for Rest of Summer . There is only two months + one week left until the season starts. Here's what to expect.

Silence.

Okposo explains injury, says thank you in letter to fans - Die By The Blade
The Sabres forward explains his injury, recovery, and thanks everyone for their support.

Where Should Fans Set Their Expectations For Dallas Stars This Season? - Defending Big D
Is it just making the playoffs - or something more?

Can the Rangers find a young center? - Blue Seat Blogs :: Blue Seat Blogs
The latest news, analysis, and trade rumors for the New York Rangers.

I hear young Bozak is available.

It’s been an endless hockey summer for NHL prospects Yamamoto and Robertson - Colour of Hockey
And it’s about to get busier beginning Friday, and both players couldn’t be happier. They will be among 42 American players invited to participate in the 2017 World Junior Summer Showcase at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Michigan.

State of TLN 2017: #JefflerOut - TLN
Jeff’s leaving TLN and The Nation Network. Of course he made it a hashtag.

Enjoy your day!

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