Summer brings out the best, most creative impulses in us -- and it brings out the craaaazy in the front offices across the league. A combination of these two things certainly makes for some good, angsty artwork.

Creative Writing!

Get to know PPP: Gunnar Carlsson | Us

Under Lou Lamoriello (Ello, ello) | PPP
At PPP, Brunswick Bruiser provided some fine lyrics inspired by Lou Lamoriello and Rihanna.

Sympathy for Lamoriello | Battle of Cali
Over at Battle of Cali, on the other hand, the Lamoriello "filk" took on the form of a Rolling Stones song.

Why Your Team Sucks: Atlantic Division | Battle of Cali
While I was over at Battle of Cali, I noticed our own FiftyMissionCap casting shade on the entire Atlantic Division. I see what you wrote there for Tampa, sir. Mhm. (I lol'd.)

What is love | Youtube
Sportsock pointed out that someone has lovingly crafted a video of Crosby, Malkin, and Kessel being buddies while driving around Pittsburgh.

Wallow in the filth of your own making Shitsburgh | Battle of Cali
Steve-R, on the other hand, has a few choice words for Pittsburgh.

In The Land Of The Leafs, The One-Eyed Reporter Is King | MLHS
Not Norm wrote a thing.

News

Big picture obscures Lamoriello’s more recent reality | TSN

Sunday Mashup: Walker: Marlies to sign Justin Johnson | Maple Leafs Hot Stove

The history of NHL logos GIF | Bar Down

Accidentally in love with women's hockey | EOTP CWHL

Gary Bettman says the shootout is here to stay in NHL | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports

Predicting Every NHL Team's Top Scorer in the 2015-16 Season | Bleacher Report

Carolina Hurricanes won't force immediate NHL jump for Noah Hanifin | NBC Sports

After 2014 PED suspension, could Zenon Konopka be eying return to NHL? | Pro Hockey Talk

NHL Studios' film revisits Blackhawks' championship season (puke) | ESPN

NHL expansion process faces some geographical challenges | CBSSports.com