Wednesday Links - Gangsta's Paradise

Alex Pietrangelo would probably fit in well with Al Capone's gang. I suppose. - Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY SportsBeen spendin' most our lives livin' in Al Capone's paradise. Plus mailbags, getting to know people and much, much more.

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Barry Petchesky briefly looks into why only two bids were submitted for expansion on Monday. [Deadspin]

Braden Holtby asked an arbitrator for $8MM for one season ahead of his arbitration hearing with the Capitals . . . is he worth it? Ryan Lambert looks into it in Trending Topics. [Puck Daddy]

Someone should show this piece to Doug Armstrong and Ken Hitchcock. Hell, I may print it and show it to them my-fucking-self. #FireSteveOttIntoTheSun [TSN]

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