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Your savory breakfast links:
- Alex Ovechkin picked up an assist as Russia downed Finland... [Dump 'n Chase, Monumental video (Ovechkin, Orlov), WCH, AFP, NoVa Caps, ESPN]
- ...and advanced to the World Cup semifinal match against Team Canada. Buckle up. [WCH (and again, more), Puck Daddy, ESPN]
- Alas, 'twas not to be for the Americans, who limped off into the sunset with an embarrassing 0-3 record and an early trip home. [WCH (and again)]
- Time for USA Hockey to take a long, hard look in the mirror and make some changes. [WCH, CBS Sports, SBN]
- On the other side of the semifinal, Sweden is ready and focused on beating the underdog European team. [WCH]
- Meanwhile back at Kettler, camp is now in session!
- Check out some shiny new banners decorating the Ballston parking garage. [Caps OT]
- Previewing the 2016-17 season for T.J. Oshie. [Peerless]
- When it comes to Oshie, though, buyer beware (at least as far as fantasy hockey is concerned). [NHL.com]
- Dmitry Orlov's new one-year deal will give him a chance to prove he deserves to be a top-four defenseman. [THN]
- Finally, happy 65th birthday to Milan Novy.