Friday Morning Hot Links: Klefbom’s World

You’ve made it to the weekend! Treat yourself to these hotlinks.

• A Partial Defense of Klefbom’s GAR: (Copper and Blue) - Corey dives deep into the numbers on Oscar Klefbom’s 24th birthday. Oscar Klefbom will certainly be on our Top 25 under 25 set to debut on July 31st, but where?
• NHL to Allow AHL Players To Participate at Olympic Games (CBC/Wharmsby) If you’ve got an AHL contract, you are eligible to participate at the Olympics. That’s nice. If you’re on a two way deal, it’s less nice.
• Blues Sign Parayko. (St. Louis Game Time) The Blues have signed Colton Parayko to. five year deal with a 5.5MM AAV. The Edmonton Oilers signed Kris Russell to a four year deal with a 4MM AAV. See the difference?
• 2017 Second overall pick Nolan Patrick was scratched from yesterday's Flyers' scrimmage due to a very typical, not at all cringe-inducing, probably sounds worse than it actually is "facial infection" (Philadelphia Inquirer)

Friday is here. Make sure you have enough ice for the weekend.