Random Links For Today

- Craig Mactavish was named the head coach for the AHL Chicago Wolves.


- The Blackhawks have invited Ray Emery to their training camp. Really? Well, fine then.


- Jason Williams signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins.


- The Penguins also have submitted a bid to host the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. We will definitely pass out if it happens.


- Ryan Callahan signed a three-year deal and successfully avoided arbitration with the New York Rangers.


- Also avoiding arbitration is Jannik Hansen after he signed a three-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks.


- It looks like Alex Kovalev will be going to the darkside aka the KHL this season after reportedly signing a two-year deal.


- And Brent Sopel is following in his footsteps, also signing a two-year deal with a KHL team.


- The Devils traded Brian Rolston to the New York Islanders for Trent Hunter. Means that Hunter will still be in the Atlantic and will still be scoring every game against the Penguins.