Daily links for news items that would interest hockey fans.

One month from today the Canucks kick off their preseason schedule against the Flames. Between Mitchell, Bieksa and the top bottom six (or top nine if you prefer) there's still plenty to do. On the Mitchell and Bieksa storylines, perhaps a merciful ending comes this weekend?

Friday! Friday! Happy hour is on the clock!

34 days from now the Canucks will kick open the preseason doors with a game against the Flames. If you prefer, that's about 816 hours, 48,960 minutes or 2,937,600 seconds. Not that we're counting.

Some evening updates.

The Willie Mitchell / Kevin Bieksa watch enters its 46th day of deliberation and nothing yet on the horizon. In the meantime, Luongo can't catch a beach ball and some Mt. Puckmore & Suckmore to snack on.

I hope everyone had a delightful Friday the 13th. Bonus points if you didn't wake up with an axe wedged in your skull.

NHL news for August 12, 2010

More Luongo contract opinions & Mikael Samuelsson's golfing insights. Plus we seek the best/worst ref in the league (no no, you can't say Auger).

SOB’s Birthday Curfew, where Pudge & Balls may end up, Tommy Santala and the Canucks best/worst GMs and coaches of all time.