*Yesterday we told you that our Community Draft Board was getting underway and today we’ve got the first overall pick! It’s not a surprise, but it’s also not a consensus, it seems. Don’t forget to vote! [BSH]
*The Hockey Canada trial involving Carter Hart started yesterday. [Inquirer]
*There are shaping up to be quite a few potential candidates for Danny Briere to consider for his new head coach, but if you’re a subscriber over at Charlie’s website you can read about why Brad Shaw really ought to be one of the frontrunners. [PHLY]
*And look, it might sound crazy, but maybe Dan Bylsma should be on the short list too? [BSH]
*Maybe Matvei Michkov is a longshot for winning the Calder but he’s gotta be a finalist, right? Maybe? Here’s some awards predictions. [The Athletic]
*Nathan MacKinnon is an absolute psychopath in the best possible way. [Sportsnet]
*Speaking of the best possible things, Lou Lamoriello finally got canned. LOL. [TSN]
*Because everyone loves a ranked list, here’s one of the top 50 players currently participating in this year’s playoffs. [ESPN+]
*And finally, yesterday was the anniversary of Claude Giroux’s famed “shift” against the Pittsburgh Penguins. It should come as no surprise that he absolutely loved playing in games against that team. [BSH]