Hockey News: Ryan Miller Leaves Game with Injury; Pekka Rinne Deserves the Vezina

Here’s your NHL news and notes for Monday, Feb. 23.

Ryan Miller left Sunday’s game with an apparent leg injury. [National Post]

Ryan Miller (Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports)
Ryan Miller (Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports)

Zemgus Girgensons may have the assist of the year. [SB Nation]

Oilers newcomer Jordan Oesterle impressed his captain in his debut. [Edmonton Journal]

The Ducks unveiled their new AHL team in San Diego. [Pro Hockey Talk]

The Penguins could be seeking help from an old friend at the trade deadline – Jordan Staal. [Trib Live]

Penguins defenseman Kris Letang laid a pretty hip check on Blues forward David Backes on Saturday. [Deadspin]

Arguing whether the Maple Leafs’ roster should be torn apart. [The Faceoff Circle]

Why the Central Division deserves a look for the Stadium Series. [Today’s Slapshot]

Other Central teams besides the Blackhawks deserve a look for an outdoor game (Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports)
Other Central teams besides the Blackhawks deserve a look for an outdoor game (Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports)

Herb Brooks’ 1980 gold medal ring sells for $113K in an auction. [Puck Daddy]

Pekka Rinne should receive the Vezina without any doubt. [Puckology]

A guide to which NHL GMs have played professional hockey. [Grantland]

The Worcester Sharks are dominating the AHL. [Fear The Fin]