* Jakub Voracek had a disappointing season by his standards last year. Still, let’s talk about it: [BSH]
* Alex Ovechkin may or may not have somehow injured himself playing basketball. He says he didn’t and posted a video to prove it. In any case, better basketball than golfing, right? [Russian Machine Never Breaks]
* 28 years ago Tuesday, noted hockey person Wayne Gretzky was traded from Edmonton to L.A.: [NHL.com]
* That team in the World Cup that has all of the young North Americans that’s gonna be super fun to watch? Some people don’t like it: [Puck Daddy]
* Looking at some of the most notable hockey-talent-producing programs around the world, from the CHL to the NCAA to Europe: [ESPN]
* The Sharks got a new secondary logo and idk it’s OK? [Fear the Fin]
* Five old guys who will probably retire this season. Featuring a Flyer! [THN]
* Finally, Brendan Shanahan laughed at Sean Avery for being a bad trash-talker, among other things: [Sportsnet]
