As Sean Avery might say: Gordie Howe picks up Sidney Crosby's sloppy seconds and carries the Olympic torch. [NHL.com]
Get up to date on how Baby Pens prospects are doing. [Hockey's Future]
"It felt like my nose was off" said Jordan Staal. [Penguins.nhl.com]
Just last month they said he was hindering the Penguins more than helping...Now Sidney Crosby is the #3 player (and top skater) in the league. [Puck Prospectus]
A look back at hockey in the 2000's [The Hockey News]
Keep track of when countries will name their Olympic rosters in the coming days by checking this skeddy. [From the Rink]
Jonathan Bombulie hits one out of the park with the Top 10 AHL fights of the decade. The Youtube era: the most wonderful time to ever be alive? I think so. [Penguins Insider]
A great idea: Giving out some gifts to Hurricanes players [Canes Country]
Martin Brodeur still has a further to go to get an undisputed shutout record. [Puck Daddy]
It's not just about the money for Ilya Kovalchuk, but let's be honest $10-11 million a year doesn't hurt. [The Fourth Period]