Duck Tales: Igor Bobkov To Play In KHL

DUCKS NEWS

• The Ducks and the San Jose Sharks' top prospects will compete in two rookie games scheduled for September 12 and 13. [OC Register]
• With roughly a year to go before the 2016 World Cup, USA Today has predictions for Team USA's roster for the event. Ryan Kesler is basically a lock, and Cam Fowler is a potential defenseman. [USA Today]
• Paul Kariya was one of the most electrifying players of his generation, but injuries shortened his career. Is he Hockey Hall of Fame worthy? (You might be surprised by ESPN's answer). [ESPN]
• Former Ducks prospect Igor Bobkov has signed a deal in the KHL. It is reportedly a two-year contract with Admiral Vladivostok. [Pro Hockey Talk]
• The San Diego Gulls have reached a multiyear agreement with Broadcast Company of the Americas (BCA) to air the hockey team's regular and post-season games. [San Diego Source]

AROUND THE NHL

• The Ottawa Senators' free agents are nothing compared to 2015. [Silver Seven]
• Trying to sort out the Vancouver Canucks' nonsense summer. [Puck Daddy]
• The Toronto Maple Leafs' Bottom 25 under 25: Nine prospects that weren't ranked by anyone. [Pension Plan Puppets]
• Hamburg Police Chief Gregory Wickett confirmed today that his department is investigating an alleged incident that took place at the home of Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks last weekend. [Puck Daddy]
• After months of delays, the ZSC Lions made it official on Friday: Auston Matthews, the projected first-overall pick in next June’s NHL Draft, has signed a one-year deal to play for the Swiss side. [Puck Daddy]