Mika Zibanejad DJ'd at Lollapalooza Stockholm, the Xhekaj brothers became teammates, and Dmitri Simashev had a draft prediction come true.
Mika ZibanejadThis past week was full off draft moments, free agent signings and "exceeded rate limits" on social media. Even in the off-season of many hockey leagues, the sport will not limit how many stories you'll be able to consume in the summer months, as the first Monday in July brings you more fun stories to start the week:
Mika Zibanejad Puts On a Show at Lollapalooza
If you've followed the career of Mika Zibanejad, you'll know music is a big part of his life, and DJ'ing is something he's been doing for a long time.
At Lollapalooza Stockholm, the New York Rangers forward performed a set in front of a packed crowd.
The NHL's off-season has just begun, and we already have an epic story of what players are doing with their free time. The smoke, the production and the pyrotechnics are fantastic to see with the set.
If the NHL needs a performance at the All-Star Game weekend in Toronto, why not let Zibanejad participate as a musical act for the event, even if he's playing in the game?
Xhekaj Brothers Being Canadiens Was Predicted Many Years Ago
It's always cool when brothers play in the same organization, which became a reality once again as the Montreal Canadiens drafted Florian Xhekaj in the fourth round of this year's NHL draft, joining older brother Arber in the franchise.
Their mother, Simona, shared a photo after the draft with two pillows that their neighbor made by hand 18 years ago. Her sons' names were on the pillows with Montreal Canadiens logos.
From the John Tavares Maple Leaf blankets to the Xhekaj brothers' Canadiens pillows, it's always cool to see players fulfilling dreams of playing on teams they wanted to be a part of as kids.
Dmitri Simashev Calls His Shot at the Draft
Calling your friend to be drafted to the same team as you on a webcast? Easily a moment to remember from this year's draft in Nashville.
The Arizona Coyotes took Russian blueliner Dmitri Simashev with their sixth pick, but six selections later, they'd be back at the podium once again with the 12th overall choice.
On Sportsnet's web show, Draft Cast with Ailish and Armdog, hosted by Ailish Forfar and Colby Armstrong, Simashev joined the hosts and predicted the Coyotes taking fellow Russian prospect, Daniil But.
What a moment for both players to enter the same NHL organization. They'll remain teammates after all.
