It’s that time of year where executives are on vacation and even baseball isn’t doing anything interesting (what? weird, that never happens). Here’s the news I can find.

Manufactured Controversy: Target Mike Babcock - Centre of Leafs Nation

The John Tavares Effect - Toronto Sports Media

Ducks Sign Adam Henrique to 5-Year Extension - Anaheim Calling
The fan-favorite center will remain in Anaheim for the next half-decade.

Buffalo Sabres Top 25 Under 25: Community Vote - Die By The Blade
Don't go be mean..

Down Goes Brown: Six teams that were forced into trading a star, but still won the deal
As far as the Senators and their fans go, no news may feel like good news. After all, conventional wisdom says that this is a trade they just can’t win.

Predators Sign Juuse Saros To Three-Year, $4.5 Million Contract - On the Forecheck
Saros has a contract and the Predators’ future in goal is set.

Don’t forget, you have until Friday to submit your Top 25 vote.

Enjoy your day!