The Labor Day Links

While it may be Labor Day for all of you, the Mayor is still working hard, so you have something to read on your holiday Monday. With hockey only 11 days away, the links are heating up.

-Uh oh, here we go again. I thought once July 1st came and went that this nonsense was over. I don't see this happening at all, unless the Kings are willing to overpay us substantially. At least it would be a trade with my west coast team. Hopefully Wayne Simmonds would be included in any possible deal.

-Speaking of Eklund and Hockeybuzz, I wouldn't worry too much about the rumors Spezza fans, this is actually how he generates his rumours.

-The CBC and the AHL have reached a pact to broadcast AHL games this year, but Bingo will only be appearing one time sadly.

-I know it's Grapes and all, but I don't see TML making the post season, yet again.

-One of the first season previews is out via NHL.com

-When this happens, it's safe to say Flames fans are not that excited about the season to come.

-Thank god I don't live in Philly. First the Flyers and now this.

-Speaking of blogging, this is also quite ridiculous. Time to get with the times guys.

-Interesting little feature on the one we call Alfie and his battle with the clock. Also his thoughts on NHL players and the Olympics.

-Though his game 7 meltdown will forever haunt me, I have to admit this made me laugh.

-To get you back in the groove for the new season, why not check last years top 10 Sens rookie goals, though I think there's a few from a year before as well.

-3 different takes on the TV schedule here, here and here.

-Former Sen Mike Comrie is now a member of the enemy Pittsburgh Penguins and yes Hilary will be attending the games. Hilary vs Carrie, who will come out on top? I have to admit it would have been funny if we brought him back for a third tour here however.

-It was the 5 year anniversary of the Heatley/Hossa trade 2 weeks ago, a trade that at the time I loved and now I wish had never donned our uniform ever.

-Wondering how Milan Michalek is doing this offseason with his recovery? Peep the interview here.

-While not Senator related, this is always awesome to watch.

-Will getting to a 1000 first motivate Kovie? I doubt it, but that's what they are proposing.

-After seeing this, I don't wanna hear a word from Habs fans this year. To make it even funnier, this was from 2008, when they went nowhere, not 2009 when they made their lucky ass run to the ECF.

-And finally, a little piece on some of the prospects battling for jobs this year at camp.

Thoughts on the links?

Everyone enjoy their long weekend Monday and a very Happy Birthday goes out to my dad.