We are into the slow days for hockey news, but there’s still lots to talk about as we speculate on the Oilers’ GM selection and come up with a better name for Utah than what they have figured out.   

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Title Player – Eddie Shack 

News 

Oilers GM Search – Seems to be Hunter or Botterill

Anthony Meruelo officially out in Arizona

Stan Bowman, Joel Quenneille reinstated

Dean Evason to coach Blue Jackets 

Cup coming to Belleville with Nick Cousens

News suggestions via Perplexity

Player Movements and Contracts

• Kuznetsov’s Contract Terminated: Evgeny Kuznetsov had his contract terminated by the Carolina Hurricanes. Kuznetsov had one season left on his eight-year deal originally signed with the Washington Capitals in 2017.
• Joe Pavelski Retires: After 18 seasons in the NHL, Joe Pavelski announced his retirement on July 16, 2024.
• Krug Out Indefinitely: Torey Krug of the St. Louis Blues is out indefinitely and could miss the season..

Guess the 5th

Connections –  Eddie Shack, Tim Horton, Dom Moore, JIm Vesey 

Utah Team – 

6 finalists 

Blizzard

Hockey Club

Mammoth

Outlaws

Venom

Yeti

1st year will just wear “Utah” 

What would you name the team?

Crazy Stat