Happy weekend. Not much happened on yesterday—the day was a bit of a nothing burger, if you will. Apt, because I trekked to a burger place yesterday night only to find that they’re closed until early September. I’m still not over it. Here are your weekend links.
UPDATE: CONNOR BROWN SIGNS!
Oh, also Brandon Dubinsky got angry about college free agency. Do you think he has a point?
The college free agency situation in the @NHL needs to be figured out...it's a joke especially to the guys that play major junior
— Brandon Dubinsky (@BDubi17) August 25, 2017
Let me clarify...I want players to have all options they can when they sign a contract major junior players can't and it's not fair thats it
— Brandon Dubinsky (@BDubi17) August 25, 2017
ICYMI
Our weekly Top 25 Under 25 review is here.
Jeff Flanagan announced as head coach of the Toronto Furies - PPP
Jeff Flanagan becomes the fourth head coach in Furies history.
2017 Top 25 Under 25: #6 Connor Brown - PPP
He scored 20 goals for the Maple Leafs, but moves down out of the top 5 this year.
Auston Matthews is better than Connor McDavid - PPP
My name is seldo and I’m here to tell you why SB Nation is wrong
The Connor Brown Contingency Plan - PPP
Can the Leafs exploit a cap trick to make salary room down the line?
Other news
The next generation of Canada and USA stars face off in Lake Placid - The Ice Garden
USA takes the three-game series 2–1 as the two countries prepare for the World Championship in January
PTO Season: Any options for the Pens still out there? - PensBurgh
The Penguins need a center, are any tryouts a possibility?
In a make-or-break year for Dylan Strome, a move to wing may be his best option - Five For Howling
In a make-or-break year for the Coyotes top prospect, a move to wing may be the only way to save him in Arizona.
Hearing NCAA free agent Blaine Byron making an interesting decision. Will sign an AHL contract w/FLA containing an "out" clause...
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) August 25, 2017
Word is Byron wanted to take this route rather than sign a two-year ELC. Bit of a bet on himself.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) August 25, 2017
Are the Free Agency rules for NCAA players working, or do they need to be changed?
| Dubinsky is right. It’s a joke only drafted NCAA players can become FAs. | 219 |
| The rules may need a few tweaks, but it’s not a big problem. | 129 |
| It’s fine. He’s wrong. | 28 |
