KRISTEN:
In the Tuesday Links comment thread, several AC regulars (i.e., me) argued that Cam Fowler should have been included in the Calder Trophy mix. But today, I'll ask a more important question: Should Lubomir Visnovsky have been nominated for a Norris? (I know this is old hat, but please humor me...)
- Sleek gives ten reasons why Lubo wasn't nominated. [Battle of California]
- On a more serious note, Hockey Wilderness' BReynolds wrote an excellent piece regarding the Wade Belak, Rick Rypien, and Derek Boogaard deaths. [Hockey Wilderness]
- Do the Pittsburgh Penguins have goaltending depth? Do they need it? Do WE need it? (Seriously). [PensBurgh]
- The Ducks' website has a video from their recent Fantasy Camp. [Anaheim Ducks]
- Have kids? The second annual Anaheim Ducks G.O.A.L. Mini 1-on-1 tournament will be held from October 1-8. The winner of the Squirt division will receive free tickets, accommodation, and airfare to the 2012 All-Star Game. [Anaheim Ducks]
- George Parros shares his memories of Wade Belak. [OC Register]
- Todd Marchant's final report card... [Ducks and Pucks]
- Bruins forward Marc Savard has been shut down for 2011-2012, and his NHL career is likely over. The Globe and Mail is already making the Paul Kariya comparisons. [Globe and Mail]
- Ducks prospect Igor Bobkov is a 'workhorse goaltender.' [The Kingston Whig-Standard]
- Teemu Selanne wants to see if he can skate "for five days normally" before making his final decision. [OC Register]