The Calgary Flames announced today that they have hired former LA Kings forward Lauri Tukonen as an amateur scout to cover Finland. The team made the announcement on their social platforms this afternoon, including X. Additionally, they also announced that Mike Coflin has been hired as an amateur scout covering the Western Hockey League.

Former NHL draft bust returns to North America to join the Calgary Flames

Boston, MA

Who doesn’t love the dog days of summer? The weather is nice, beaches are open, and cookouts are happening. It is a great time of the year to spend with friends and family. Baseball is in the second half of the season, but hockey is not that far away.

Bruins’ Dark Horse Candidate to Make Opening Night Roster

Hershey, PA

The Hershey Bears made a big splash in free agency on Friday by signing veteran defenseman Brad Hunt to an AHL contract. The 35-year-old finished second among blue liners in points during the 2023-24 regular season. Hunt’s addition brings plenty of experience along with scoring from the blue line as Hershey targets another strong season. He joins the Bears after captaining the Colorado Eagles in 2023-24. His contract brings him to Hershey for the 2024-25 season.

Bears Sign Veteran Brad Hunt to AHL Contract

Tampa, FL

Through several transactions this summer, the fabric of the Tampa Bay Lightning defense has been remolded ahead of the 2024-25 season. Tampa Bay brought back veteran blueliner Ryan McDonagh in a trade with the Nashville Predators. Furthermore, they sent offensive-minded defender Mikhail Sergachev to the Utah Hockey Club as their top option on the blue line. In part of the return package, general manager Julien BriseBois got a 24-year-old shutdown option in J.J. Moser. The Swiss defender was awarded a two-year bridge deal with an average annual value of $3.75 million.

Lightning Trading Nick Perbix Isn’t the Solution to Defensive Log Jam

Los Angeles, CA

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These are the drinks that will keep you cool in L.A. this season. Summer is in full effect, which this heat prevents us from forgetting. We’re looking at 90-degree weather almost daily over the next two weeks, so buckle up. As someone who has taken public transportation for as long as I can remember, I know it gets hot in these streets.

13 L.A. Destinations For Tejuino, Raspados, and Ice Cream To Keep You Cool While Riding Metro This Summer

Kim Pegula took a significant step in her recovery journey on Friday. Escorted by her husband, she walked onto the field to break the post-practice team huddle. This moment marked the first time she was seen walking on her own in public since her tragic incident in June 2022. Pegula...

What happened to Kim Pegula?

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Team USA has been struggling to dominate the Paris Olympics, with a slow start on day three. After claiming two gold medals and seven overall on Sunday, the US failed to capture any gold medals on Monday, dropping them down in the standings. Team USA captured six bronze medals and two silver medals - eight overall, but no golds.

Team USA fails to win a single gold medal on day three at Paris Olympics.

Denver, CO

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

In his inaugural move as General Manager of the Edmonton Oilers, Stan Bowman might be trying to get Leon Draisaitl signed to a long-term extension. But, perhaps that’s not the move. Instead, Bowman might want to address a long-standing concern that has frustrated fans for several seasons: the right side of the defense.

Bowman Should Fix Oilers’ Other Issue Before Draisaitl Extension

Two immigrants from south of the border told the City Council Monday they were harassed when using hotel vouchers for shelter in Denver. Speaking through an interpreter, Leivy Ortega and Henry Aguilar said they received vouchers for hotel stays from an unnamed non-profit. But they had problems using the vouchers, they said. Ortega said she came to Denver from Connecticut and lived in her car for 15 days. She received a three-day hotel voucher, she said, but hotel staff initially would not honor it. She did not name the hotel. She said staff finally looked at her paperwork and gave her a room, but they wanted to charge her. for it. She said they initially weren’t going to allow her to stay because she has a service animal.

Immigrants allege Denver hotel staff mistreated them

A massive trade proposal has the Toronto Maple Leafs breaking up the “Core Four” by swapping out All-Star forward Mitch Marner for a Stanley Cup-winning and stud veteran defenseman. Fans and analysts have called for the Maple Leafs to trade Mitch Marner following another disappointing playoff exit. For...

Maple Leafs Finally Break Up The “Core Four” By Dealing Mitch Marner To Stanley Cup Contender For Star Defenseman In Blockbuster Trade Proposal

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New Orleans, LA

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A developing tropical disturbance in the Caribbean is showing increasing potential to enter the eastern Gulf of Mexico, intensify, and impact areas along the Gulf Coast, likely between Florida and Louisiana. If the system gains a name, it will be designated Tropical Storm Debby. This system has the potential to bring significant rainfall to the eastern Gulf Coast, and depending on its strength, could also generate hazardous winds and a dangerous storm surge.

Potential Tropical Storm Debby Could Bring Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to Gulf Coast and SE GA

Longview, TX

The Twin Cities Saloon in Longview, Alberta stands like a sentinel along the Cowboy Trail on the wind-swept prairie an hour outside of “Cowtown,” as Calgary is affectionately known. The saloon has been a part of Wild Rose Country lore since 1938 – a labour of love by three star NHLers who played in the 1920s, and 30s – a time when hockey was a game played by men of iron will and murderous determination.

Alberta’s Twin Cities Saloon – An NHL Legacy

Utah State

The Utah Hockey Club is gearing up for the franchise’s first-ever puck drop as we inch closer and closer to hockey season. With that time approaching, players will start to head to Salt Lake City in order to attend training camps and preseason games where head coach Andre Tourigny and general manager Bill Armstrong will make the calls to see who makes Utah’s inaugural roster.

Looking at Utah’s Minor League Affiliations

The Toronto Maples Leafs have signed their first-round pick from the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. Welcome Ben Danford to the Leafs as he signs his Entry-Level, first NHL contract today. General manager Brad Treliving and staff are excited to have their top pick from the 2024 draft signed. The Toronto...

The Toronto Maple Leafs Sign First Rounder to ELC

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has signed defenceman Ben Danford to a three-year, entry-level contract. Danford, 18, recorded 33 points (one goal, 32 assists) in 64 games with the Oshawa Generals (OHL) during the 2023-24 season while adding 10 points (four goals, six assists) in 21 playoff games, helping the team reach the Championship Series of the 2024 OHL Playoffs. The 6’2,192-pound defenceman has posted 54 points (five goals, 49 assists) through 127 career regular season OHL games while collecting 11 points (four goals, seven assists) in 26 career playoff games.

Maple Leafs Sign 2024 First-round Pick Ben Danford To Three-year, Entry-level Contract

New York City, NY

Former second-overall pick Kaapo Kakko of the New York Rangers has been the subject of trade rumors, and one trade pitch has him being dealt to the Calgary Flames. Kakko did sign an extension with the Rangers this offseason but still has been part of trade rumors even after that. Website PuckPedia has a new tool called PuckGM that lets users create their own trades, and one user proposed a deal that sees Kakko get traded to the Flames in a multi-player deal.

Rangers Trade Pitch Acquires $5.5 Million Winger For Former 2nd-Overall Pick

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The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defensive prospect Ben Danford to his entry-level contract.

Maple Leafs Ink First-Round Pick

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7 Flames Fighting for a Roster Spot Next Season

While anything can happen in a league with such parity, the consensus is that the Calgary Flames will struggle in 2024-25. Though general manager Craig Conroy...

7 Flames Fighting for a Roster Spot Next Season

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