Independence Day Links - PBR is 'Merica

BLUES NEWS:

• The Blues sign Jake Allen to a two-year deal. [SLGT]
• Dmitrij Jaskin has signed a one-year contract extension. [SLGT]

HOCKEY NEWS:

• Joel Ward has signed with the San Jose Sharks for three years, a $9.825 million deal. [Puck Daddy]
• The Buffalo Sabres sign Ryan O`Reilly to a seven-year, $52.5 million contract. [Puck Daddy]
• Brandon Saad signs with the Columbus Blue Jackets for six years and $36 million. [Puck Daddy]
• Connor McDavid officially signs his entry-level deal with the Oilers. [Puck Daddy]
• Hailstorm Brewing out of Tinley Park, Illinois has named a beer after Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews, Captain Serious #19 Pale Ale. [Puck Daddy]
• Is the Phil Kessel hot dog story real? (s/t to CrossCheckRaise) [PPP]

OTHER STUFF:

• Here's the American flag made out of legos. [Buzzfeed]
• What exactly is American cheese? [Mental Floss]
• Can you pass the U.S. Naturalization test? [Mental Floss]

VIDEO:

Here's your annual viewing of the PBR 'Merica commercial:

"Drink it, y'asshole."

And here's Tom Raper, goin' off:

'Merica.

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