Saturday's Dump & Chase: The First-Place Avalanche

It&#39;s true. I checked the standings and everything. But how is this possible? <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2013/10/25/5030174/matt-duchene-scores-another-fancy-goal"><strong>Oh</strong></a>. I guess you don&#39;t need much #Grit when you can do stuff like that. Can it last? I have no idea

Nashville Predators News

Nashville Predators benched Viktor Stalberg to give him time to adjust | The Tennessean

Oh, ok. Good to know.

Welcome to the Carter Hutton Show | The Hockey Writers

They had me until the "will Pekka lose his job?" section.

Around the Wide Wide World of Hockey

Leafs' David Clarkson playing catch-up with teammates | CBC Sports

If they want him to get in sync, they should bench him. Works every time.

NHL Grab Bag: Canada's Great Goaltending Crisis Is Upon Us - Grantland

For the last time, stop worrying about this, Canada. You aren't winning gold, no matter what you do.

Players must adapt to control increasing epidemic of reckless hits - SI.com

Is it just me, or have there been waaaaaay more of these than usual in the first few weeks?

Witness Boston College defenseman’s controversial game-saving goal-line ‘catch’ (Video) | Puck Daddy

Can you do that? I don't think you can do that.

Trial for Todd Bertuzzi attack on former Avalanche Steve Moore set for 2014 - The Denver Post

I'd almost forgotten about this.

Tortorella: We’re not going to dive | The Province

If he can make that happen, he really is a great coach.

Sabres enforcer Scott's hearing scheduled for Thursday-TSN

I think he's gonna be taking a little vacation.

It’s October and Edmonton’s already playing ‘must-wins’ | ProHockeyTalk

No more coasting in Edmonton, you guys.

NHL must do more to promote Western teams | Puck Drunk Love

There are Western teams?

Gotta See It: 5 worst goals of NHL season - Sportsnet.ca

Who's the winner?