This is the last weekend with no hockey, as the prospects tournament goes next weekend in the afternoons both day. After than the first preseason game is on the following weekend. And then it's straight on until the Olympic break.

In big news, after saying he didn't need to trade Carey Price's whopper of a contract ...

“We don’t have to trade Price,” says Habs GM — The Fourth Period
Canadiens GM Kent Hughes says that despite speculation, the team does not need to trade Carey Price’s contract.
The Fourth PeriodRumours

Kent Hughes traded Carey Price's whopper of a contract. And to the Sharks! Who saw that coming.

Price traded to Sharks by Canadiens for draft pick, prospect | NHL.com
Goalie has not played in NHL since 2022, is Montreal’s all-time leader in wins
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New Jersey Devils sign forwards Kevin Rooney, Luke Glendening and two others to professional tryouts | TSN
The New Jersey Devils handed out four professional tryouts on Friday. The team announced PTOs for goaltenders Georgi Romanov and Adam Scheel and forwards Kevin Rooney and Luke Glendening.
TSNTSN.ca Staff

This is a very enjoyable thing:

Look at all that attention. Not a bit of it on the Centre of the Universe. You got what you wanted, Edmonton fans! Enjoy!

Easton Cowan bigger, faster, more confident as he eyes Leafs camp
Toronto’s first round pick from 2023 intends to turn his hard working summer of training into a full-time wing position in the NHL
Toronto SunLance Hornby

But is he in the best shape of his life?

On tap this weekend is the regular T25 Summary, and not a lot else. Next week is the final five of the T25, which are five obvious names now, followed by some fun on the weekend for prospect watchers. I can't wait. These events are just barely enough like real games to be fun. Better than preseason.

Have a great weekend everyone.

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