Congrats to Team USA U-20 on beating Team Canada in Canada to earn the gold medal in the WJC's. Yes, the likely marks the first and last time Penguin fans will be happy for OT hero John Carlson (Washington Caps property). [TSN]
Given his salary demands, Atlanta fans are a little fed up with Ilya Kovalchuk's efforts on the plays of some of the Penguins goals last night [Bird Watchers Anonymous]
In the "he should be old enough to know better" file: Chris Chelios is cited for a DUI. [Chicago Breaking Sports]
How much do the Penguins miss the USS Hal Gill? [Post-Gazette]
As always, Seth gets some other-worldly pictures and analysis of the game action. [Empty Netters]
Is Max's shoulder still bothering him? [Tribune Review]
If there's injury, Jordan Staal still has some support to make Team Canada for the Olympics yet. [The Hockey News]
Is Ian Laperriere under-performing for the Flyers? [Broad Street Hockey]
In Lou We Trust talks a lot of trash about Jack Johnson making Team USA (deservedly so) but still pencils in Brooks Orpik as the #7 d-man? Riiiight. [ILWT]
Former Rangers goalie Mike Richter and the NHL are going green. [NHL.com]