Holtby's World Cup mask raises $27K; grading Yzerman (Puck Headlines)

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• Great to see Vladimir Konstantinov at Joe Louis Arena last night. [Stefan Kubus]

• Braden Holtby’s Team Canada mask from the World Cup of Hockey has raised over $27,000 (CDN) for the Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research and the Gord Downie Secret Path Fund for Truth and Reconciliation in honor of the Tragically Hip frontman. [NHLPA]

• “Day off or not, we deserved to come in. Everyone is making this a big deal. It’s not.” On the Edmonton Oilers’ moving a scheduled day off that made some people lose their minds. [Sportsnet]

• Young defenseman are looking to cash in now more than ever. [National Post]

• While Andrei Vasilevskiy may replace him in the long run, Ben Bishop has been a great teacher for the young tender. [Tampa Bay Times]

• Before there was Rob Brown, Mario Lemieux had Jacques Goyette on his wing. [Post-Gazette]

• Two NHL legends give Auston Matthews their stamp of approval: Wayne Gretzky… [CBC via Yahoo]

• … and Wendel Clark [Eh Game]

• Getting a feel for the type of prospect New Jersey Devils GM Ray Shero likes to draft. [Devils in the Details]

• Former Tampa Bay Lightning GM Jay Feaster has played a big role in growing the game in the area. [Parks and Recreation]

• How would you rate Steve Yzerman as an NHL general manager? [Raw Charge]

• Peter Holland’s mental ability gives him an edge over opponents. [The Athletic]

• U.S. soccer legend Abby Wambach sits down for a chat with transgender NWHL player Harrison Browne. [ESPN]

• Jillian Dempsey of the Boston Pride is showing there’s more to her game that putting up points. [Today’s Slapshot]

• Zachary Malatesta of the Moncton Wildcats has been suspended seven games by the QMJHL for his check on Victoriaville Tigres star Pascal Laberge that has left the Philadelphia Flyers prospect with a concussion. [Buzzing the Net]

• The Eastern Conference has provided us with some interesting line combinations early on. [Dobber Hockey]

• Finally, the delayed penalty own goal is a real tough one. Here’s Alexei Vasilchenko providing us with an example in the KHL:

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