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The Universal Impact of Ryan Ellis | Nashville Predators
#Protect4Defensemen2k17
After long wait, Austin Watson proving key component to Predators’ fourth line | FOX Sports
It’s really hard to believe he’s 24.
Canada begins quest to ‘be special’ at 2017 world juniors – Sportsnet.ca
I hope Girard gets to turn Team Canada down next December.
How backup goalie Chad Johnson came to lead Flames | USA Today
I’m sure being local doesn’t hurt.
Letang out a ‘couple of weeks’ with lower-body injury | NBC Sports
I’m honestly surprised whenever I turn on a Penguins game to see Letang actually in the lineup.
St. Louis Blues, New Jersey Devils NHL hockey game preview Dec 15 | Belleville News-Democrat
You’re certainly not going to sit him in favor of our old pal Carter Hutton.
There’s more to Brent Burns than beards, booming slappers — TSN
He’s also a noted animal lover and Harry Potter aficionado.
Down Goes Brown: Which playoff-turnover teams can hold their spots? – Sportsnet.ca
There’s plenty of drama for the scoreboard watchers amongst us.
Is It Time to Make Jeff Skinner Captain? – Canes Country
He should be given the captaincy solely based on how often he scores on the Preds.
Bob McKenzie’s rant on the Florida Panthers situation | Maple Leafs Hotstove
This is a mic drop worth reading about whatever the heck is going on in Sunrise.
Is Sidney Crosby’s incredible goal-scoring rate sustainable? – Sportsnet.ca
TL;DR: Crosby is really, really good.