Even without a calendar to reference, I can always tell it’s the end of July simply by looking at the Pittsburgh Penguins trade rumors that are flying around the internet. Actually, any hockey rumors that are making their rounds right now are normally a good sign that folks are running out of things to talk about.
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As we near August, things are very quiet in the world of NHL roster moves and trades. There are still a few very good options out there via unrestricted free agency such as Cody Franson and Eric Fehr, but I don’t expect much news other than their eventual landing spots over the next few weeks.