BY: Tom Thompson
When reflecting on the off-season, I’m reminded of the words of Charles Dickens: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”

Most of North America has seen glorious summer weather on a daily basis since the NHL Draft concluded June 25. On the other hand, I can’t recall a period of time when the hockey world has been rocked by so many tragic deaths.


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