BLUES NEWS:
- We all need more David Backes holding cute animals in our lives. Here he is as part of a calendar for Tenth Life animal shelter. [Tenth Life Cats]
- Here's a chart showing Blues drafting success after the first round. (s/t to HallPlante) [Edmonton Journal]
- Former Blue Bryce Salvador announces his retirement after 14 years in the NHL. [Puck Daddy]
HOCKEY NEWS:
- Sabres forward Evander Kane has won back his model girlfriend using a billboard. [Puck Daddy]
- The AHL will host an outdoor game in Sacramento between the Bakersfield Condors and the Stockton Heat. [Puck Daddy]
- Cory Sarich is hoping for one last chance in the NHL after a bicycle accident. [Puck Daddy]
- The transition to life after hockey can be a big reality check to NHL players. [Brandon Sun]
- Yay or nay on the Islanders alternate jersey? [Puck Daddy]
- Antti Raanta was angry about his treatment during the playoffs and says he was wishing they'd lose to Nashville. [Puck Daddy]
- And here, Antti Raanta denies wanting the Blackhawks to lose. [The Score]
- Slava Voynov has been taken into custody by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. [Puck Daddy]
- Jonathan Toews weighs in on Patrick Kane…sort of. [Puck Daddy]
- A judge's assault ruling has been overturned due to their knowledge of hockey. [Puck Daddy]
- Here's how they ice a rink. [Sploid]
OTHER STUFF:
- How English sounds to non-English speakers. [Mental Floss]
- Eleven beer styles you've probably never heard about. [Mental Floss]
VIDEO:
Bill Nye on Whose Line Is It Anyway?:
Here's some more clips from that episode. [Nerdist]