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Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the NHL salary arbitration process. I was invited to take part in the “mock” arbitration hearing, and ended up facing off against Brian Burke. It was quite the experience to say the very least.

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We are going to hear it a lot more in the coming days and weeks – but this summer is going to be particularly crazy in terms of player movement (temporary cap drop, buyouts, and so on).

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Last night's game was phenomenal. More goals doesn't always = more excitement... but that was exactly the case last night. Tuukka Rask made some great saves, but he still allowed six. Crawford's glove hand was shaky all game long, but he battled too.

Kane-Toews-Bickell were really good - Bickell opened up a lot of ice for them, and

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