Before we begin, let's all wish a Happy Birthday to Poor College Student. Happy birthday, internet friend. Hope the Blues get you a nice gift.
Also, Happy Canada Day.
Blues news
- The Blues are looking ahead while looking at the present. [STLtoday.com]
- SYAK: The Blues deemed six players as qualified. Or something. [Blues]
- SYAK: Oshie, Backes and E. Johnson are hanging with team USA. U-S-A! U-S-A! [Blues]
- Serious question: how have I now heard of Dave Rook. Well, he's gone now. The former goaltending consultant is moving on to join the Blue Jackets. [USATODAY.com]
- The Blues may be interested in Josh Harding. [The State of Hockey News]
- The Blues make a list a lot of us would rather they didn't. [Bleacher Report]
Hockey news
- Mike Komisarek will be on the free agent market. You know, he WAS an All-Star. [TSN]
- Jamal Mayers is on the move, but not from the Leafs. He's literally moving: he's selling his house. [BlockShopper St. Louis]
- The Answer Man's favorite players were left with an offer. [TSN]
- What's wrong with Edmonton, Dany Heatley? Who does he want to play for? [TSN]
- Jay Bouwmeester is a Flamer. Side note: Jay is my favorite NHL player out of a uniform. He looks NOTHING like a hockey player. [ESPN]
- Scottz Gomez is a Canadien. Well, he's still an American ... but he'll be playing in Montreal. [ESPN]
- Puck Daddy breaks down the free agent d-men ... [Puck Daddy]
- ... centers ... [Puck Daddy]
- ... and goalies. Notice how Manny Legace can't crack this list. Hope he enjoys playing golf. [Puck Daddy]
- I hate Drew Rosenhaus. [Puck Daddy]
- Marcus can't believe we missed this: Tie Domi and Bob Probert will be figure skating. [Winnipeg Free Press]
Links
I thought only Turtles lived in sewers. [Io9]
This is either a waste of time or a great way to fool someone into thinking you can cook. [Fancy Fast Food]
THESE are the 10 funniest jokes in America. [Reader's Digest]
Video
smashthesymbols brings us auto tune the news. I know Jay-Z said auto tune is dead ... but I love this shit. I could listen to Joe Biden "sing" all day long.
So full disclosure: I'll be out of town for the rest of the week. Going to a wedding in KC. Not a big deal right? Well, I feel like I should come clean. I'm going to be a groomsmen for a Red Wings fan. Yes, one of my best friends roots for the Winged Wheel. Sorry. I'll try to lose the rings before the ceremony.
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