The NHL and NHLPA need a reality check; Canucks fired their anthem singer; teams still in cap trouble; prospect rankings, season expectations, Evander Kane and more in this week’s Nation Roundup brought to you by Sumo Jerky.

In the Roundup, we go around the Nation Network and give you some of the best articles of the last couple weeks. Every once in a while it’s good to know what other teams are doing, or maybe you find an interesting article you wouldn’t have found otherwise.

Recapping the first half of the Leafs Top Prospect rankings (Jon Steitzer)

Abramov is the Leafs #6 ranked Prospect (Nick Richard)

Anderson is the Leafs #7 ranked Prospect (Michael Mazzei)

Inside the decision to have the Canucks former anthem singer on TSN1040 hours after being fired (David Quadrelli)

The Call up tiers: Who’s getting called up from Utica this year? (Stephan Roget)

Jim Benning speaks on Ferland’s health and some tough love for Jake Virtanen (Chris Faber)

Could Laine be in a blockbuster trade for Jonathan Toews? (Thomas Hall)

Jets defenceman involved in car accident (Zach Laing)

The 10 most effective tough guys in Flames history (Mike Gould)

Reasonable expectations for Chris Tanev (Ryan Pike)

Reasonable expectations for Mark Giordano (Ryan Pike)

Will Draisaitl avoid the Hard Trophy set back? (Jason Gregor)

Weekly rumours: Teams still in cap trouble (Tyler Yaremchuk)

Ranking the goalies in the Canadian division (Jason Gregor)

NHL and NHLPA need a dose of reality (Jason Gregor)

Evander Kane beefs on twitter (MerOutLoud)

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