The Carolina Hurricanes might turn back the clock this season.

The club is holding a fan vote for their 2018-19 goal song, and a modern version of "Brass Bonanza" - the iconic tune of the Hartford Whalers - is one of the options.

The Whalers relocated to Carolina in 1997.

Tom Dundon, who became the Hurricanes' majority owner in January, hasn't been shy about wanting a throwback presence at PNC Arena, as one of his first moves was making Whalers gear available for purchase at home games.

"Brass Bonanza" was certainly a fan favorite. Heck, even Chris Pronger, who spent two seasons in Hartford, admitted to humming it.

"Oh yeah! That's a very iconic goal song," he laughed in an interview with theScore last November.

Despite the song's history, it faces some stiff competition in this fan vote.

Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 13.

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The Carolina Hurricanes might turn back the clock this season.

The club is holding a fan vote for their 2018-19 goal song, and a modern version of "Brass Bonanza" - the iconic tune of the Hartford Whalers - is one of the options.

The Whalers relocated to Carolina in 1997.

Tom Dundon, who became the Hurricanes' majority owner in January, hasn't been shy about wanting a throwback presence at PNC Arena, as one of his first moves was making Whalers gear available for purchase at home games.

"Brass Bonanza" was certainly a fan favorite. Heck, even Chris Pronger, who spent two seasons in Hartford, admitted to humming it.

"Oh yeah! That's a very iconic goal song," he laughed in an interview with theScore last November.

Despite the song's history, it faces some stiff competition in this fan vote.

Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 13.

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One of the NHL's most prolific snipers, Vladimir Tarasenko, skated with some of his St. Louis Blues teammates Monday for the first time since undergoing reconstructive surgery on his left shoulder this offseason.

Tarasenko suffered a dislocated shoulder in the Blues' must-win season finale against the Avalanche and was given a four-to-six-month recovery timetable on April 10. Though it's still early, he appears to be on track to play in the Blues' season opener on Oct. 4 against the Jets.

"I need to talk about it with the doctors more, but I'm cleared to skate with the group, but only with some contact right now," Tarasenko told StLouisBlues.com's Chris Pinkert on Monday. "But I can shoot. I feel great and I feel stronger. I'm ready for the season."

Tarasenko wasn't expected to be re-evaluated by the Blues' team doctors until training camp in September, but his shoulder appears to be healing faster than expected.

"I just follow the instructions, just what the doctors say," he said. "This last three and a half months was pretty tough, both mentally and physically, too. Lots of rehab stuff, and it was the longest break ever between seasons (for me)."

Last season was a down year by Tarasenko's standards, but he still led the team with 33 goals and finished second with 66 points. It was his lowest goal total since the 2013-14 season, despite setting a career high with 306 shots.

The Blues were one of the busiest teams this offseason, acquiring forwards Ryan O'Reilly, David Perron, Tyler Bozak, and Patrick Maroon. They'll also be aided by the return of forward Robby Fabbri, who missed all of 2017-18 with a knee injury.

"The new guys are nice, too, and I've heard a lot of good stuff about them," he said. "I think they will fit perfectly in our team, especially after last year's disappointment. We have to play better to reach our goal, finally."

Returning to the postseason won't be easy in the competitive Central Division, but with plenty of key additions, the Blues have a chance to be one of the league's most improved teams - as long as Tarasenko is at full health.

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New Washington Capitals head coach Todd Reirden's staff is starting to take form.

Scott Arniel and Reid Cashman will serve as assistant coaches for the Caps, the team announced Monday.

Arniel is the more notable of the two, having played in 730 NHL games with the Winnipeg Jets, Buffalo Sabres, and Boston Bruins throughout the 1980s and early 1990s. He got into coaching before his playing career even ended, as he was a player-assistant on the 1995-96 Houston Aeros of the IHL.

Younger hockey fans may better remember Arniel's name from his two-year stint as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets from 2010-11 to 2011-12. He spent the last five years as an assistant coach with the New York Rangers on Alain Vigneault's staff.

Cashman's resume isn't quite as long. He was the assistant coach at Quinnipiac University for four seasons before being promoted to associate coach in his final year at his Alma mater. The 35-year-old spent the last two season as an assistant with the Capitals' AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears.

The Capitals have virtually the same roster returning - minus Jay Beagle - but with Barry Trotz bolting to the New York Islanders, and bringing parts of his staff with him, it will be a much different look behind the bench.

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To prepare for the 2018-19 NHL season, theScore will be rolling out all the fantasy hockey advice you'll need to dominate your draft and win your league. Make sure to check back for updates right up until the regular season begins.

2018 Fantasy Rankings

• Standard - Top 200
• Banger (hits and blocks) - Top 200
• Rookies

Breakouts, Busts, and Sleepers

• Breakouts to target
• Busts to avoid
• Sleepers to steal
• Post-hype sleepers: Players who deserve another chance
• Bounce-back candidates

Risers & Fallers

• 3 free-agent signings whose value is set to skyrocket
• 4 free-agent signings whose value is set to plummet

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Target or avoid

• Goalies to avoid
• Goalies who could become studs
• Players who won't replicate last season's success
• Players to have on your watch list
• Players with value heading into contract years

Hard-pressing questions

• Which aging players can you still bank on?

Team-based strategy

• Teams to load up on

Keeper/Dynasty league advice

• Late-round keepers to target
• Rookies who can make an impact this season

Fantasy Fallouts

• Tavares' move to Toronto makes Maple Leafs a fantasy gold mine

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The dogs days of summer look to be getting the best of on-ice rivals Ryan Kesler and Ryan Johansen.

The fun started on Sunday night after Kesler looked to challenge Johansen to a scrap ahead of the start of the season.

Johansen seemed to respond with a shot of his own.

The pair sparked quite the rivalry during the 2017 postseason, with Johansen questioning how Kesler's family could root for him.

Related: Johansen rips Kesler: 'I don't know how you can cheer for a guy like that'

Johansen and Kesler dropped the gloves after lining up against each other for the first time in 2018.

The first meeting of the 2018-19 campaign between the Ducks and Predators will take place on Nov. 8.

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