Sunday Dump & Chase: Happy 85th Birthday, Gordie Howe

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Milwaukee adds a goalie who had recently signed with the Cincinnati Cyclones.

Around the Wide Wide World of Hockey

Gordie Howe, 'Mr. Hockey,' turns 85 years old - NHL.com
The guy placed in the top 10 of NHL scoring for 24 straight seasons, and was being the toughest SOB on the ice every night.

NHL -- Gordie Howe's 85th birthday opportunity to celebrate Mr. Hockey - ESPN
Sadly, the encroaching effects of dementia are likely to mean we won't see Gordie Howe making many more public appearances.

Cannonball Explodes For A Hat Trick In Less Than 8 Minutes - The Copper & Blue
When you break a record previously held by Wayne Gretzky, that's a pretty good night.

Blues Acquire Jordan Leopold From Buffalo Sabres - St. Louis Game Time
St. Louis makes their pre-deadline move, adding depth to their blueline.

Kent Huskins traded to Flyers, is not even close to the answer - Broad Street Hockey
Not exactly a trade deadline blockbuster, but there you go.

Tomas Kaberle placed on waivers by the Montreal Canadiens - Eyes On The Prize
Montreal would like to clear Kaberle's contract off their books, but will they find any takers?

Clowe trade could come soon | CSN Bay Area
The Sharks may be on the verge of trading the most snake-bitten forward in the NHL. Clowe has 62 shots, but no goals this season.

Don Cherry kisses Nazem Kadri, a.k.a. ‘giving him the Gilmour’ (Video) | Puck Daddy
Yeah, but not Kadri is obligated to move to KINGSTON, ONTARIO.

We'll conclude with a pair of video tributes to Howe.

And lastly, here's a look at his appearance in the 1980 NHL All-Star Game, where he represented the Hartford Whalers at the tender age of 51: