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The Long Hot Summer
kareem webster › staff writer
“Here it is, the groove, slightly trans…formed. Just a
bit of a break from the norm…”
N
osta l gic, isn’t i t? Next May will
mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of
the timeless single that still gets airplay
on the radio. Of course, I’m referring to
“Summertime,” the g-funk-inspired melody from DJ
Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. Next summer may be a
break from the norm.
The free agency class of 2016 has the potential to be
one of the hottest
periods in recent
NHL
h i s t o r y.
There are superstars, stars, good
players, and guys
that can give teams on the brink of contention the
right piece to flourish among pending unrestricted
and restricted free agents. Keep in mind that these
players can sign an extension with their respective
teams before 2016 (Brent Seabrook signed an eightyear extension with Chicago in September).
With two playoff appearances in the last eleven
seasons, Leafs fans are yearning for a break from the
norm (of futility). Two general managers and coaches
later (yes, I’m counting Horachek), the Buds are looking to start from scratch. Brendan Shanahan and
newly hired Lou Lamo &