Your savory breakfast links:
- It’s official: former Cap Evgeny Kuznetsov has signed with SKA St. Petersburg, ending an NHL career that spanned 11 seasons and resulted in a Stanley Cup in 2018. [TSN, Daily Faceoff]
- After signing his new deal, Kuznetsov opened up about his decision, his mental health, and his future. [THN]
- Now that the team has been retooled (for now, at least), the focus on the leadup to opening night should be on creating more salary cap flexibility. [NoVa Caps]
- The Caps have gotten a ton of return for minimal spending on their fourth line. [NoVa Caps]
- Oh and apparently Alex Ovechkin dropped the bombshell that hockey players *gasp* drink beer after games, which honestly…who cares? (No links needed, that’s the entire gist.)
Happy “last month of the offseason in which there is no hockey” – or “August” for short!