We're still in the doldrums of one of the hottest summers in recorded history, but the unofficial start of hockey season is just around the corner. With rookies set to report to camp in a few weeks, the NHL rumor mill continues to churn out noteworthy tidbits that will have impacts for years to come.
For instance, the Detroit Red Wings and Dylan Larkin just agreed to terms on a five-year pact worth $30.5 million. Craig Custance of The Athletic broke that news around noon on August 10.
Larkin's actual salary of $4.