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The Roundup

Aug 31, 2018, 07:00 EDTUpdated: Aug 31, 2018, 00:12 EDT
Flames blueline overhaul has begun; has the plan been executed in Edmonton; Canucks kicking tires on Karlsson; Zetterberg missing at least start of season; what the Leafs can realistically do this year; every teams third line center, prospect rankings and more in this week’s Nation Roundup.
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.
LEAFS

Here’s what the Leafs can do (Ryan Fancey)
Can Justin Holl be an NHL defenseman? (Thomas Williams)
Where will the 2018 draft picks play? (Thomas Williams)
CANUCKS

Roster down the road: Canucks 2nd pairing (Cole Marton)
Report: Canucks kicking tires on Erik Karlsson (Ryan Biech)
Canucks announce Youngstars tournament roster (Ryan Biech)
Canucks waivers and bubble guys for 18-19 (Corey Hergott)
JETS

Adam Lowry is amazing and deserves more opportunity (WBellbottom)
FLAMES

Flames long term blueline changes have begun (Pat Steinberg)
Flames Top Prospects: #1 Jusso Valimaki (Ryan Pike)
Flames Top Prospects: #2 Rasmus Andersson (Ari Yanover)
Flames Top Prospects: #3 Andrew Mangiapane (Ari Yanover)
Flames sign Hanafin (Christian Tiberi)
OILERS

Chia: Is this the plan? (Christian Pagnani)
McDavid and 100 even strength points (Jason Gregor)
Oilers want list – forward addition (Dustin Nielson)
9 things Oilers as we head into the season (Jason Gregor)
The checklist: Darnell Nurse (Robin Brownlee)
Nation donair tour: Swiss donair (Chris the Intern)
Hockeyfights.com – Scrap of the week
More from around the Network:
Comparing 3rd line centers around the NHL (LeafsNation)
Breaking News
- Daryl Katz was ‘driving force’ behind Oilers decision to fire Knoblauch: Report
- The Knoblauch situation was overblown, but the Oilers need to organize
- Who stays, who goes? A closer look at Edmonton’s 2026 free agents
- Real Life Podcast: Oilers fire Kris Knoblauch ahead of the most important summer in team history
- Oilers Trade Tree: The original Brett Kulak deal and Lane Hutson
