A collection of all the latest news from around the world of hockey:
How do things stack up in the Metro division? [Last Word on Sports]
Carey Price is making progress but he isn’t set to return just yet. [Montreal Gazette]. Nevermind, he’s playing in the Habs next game. [NBC Sports]
The Oilers powerplay has been better this season. [TSS]
Where will Travis Hamonic land? [Spectors Hockey]. The Oilers perhaps? [Beer League Heroes]. How about Calgary? [Flames Nation]
The Islanders are looking to get a defenceman in return. [Edmonton Journal]
What can the NHL do to spruce up the trade market? [ESPN]
These players provide the best value for their contracts. Sidney Crosby is not one of them. [THN Blog]
Alex Ovechkin is now the all-time leading goal-scorer among Russian players. [The Score]
Do the Boston Bruins need to change their identity? [The Hockey News]
Dan Boyle is likely to retire after this season. [North Jersey]
The Canucks will go as far as Ryan Miller takes them. [Metro News]
How can the Penguins fix their problems? [Today’s Slap Shot]
Imagine if the Leafs finished ahead of Pittsburgh? How would the Kessel trade look then? [Sportsnet]
Mike Babcock is leaving his mark in Toronto. [Globe and Mail]
Life is tough for Frank Corrado. [TSN]
Is Matt Duchene a good fit in St. Louis? [Bleedin’ Blue]
And finally, the NHL plans to implement bye weeks at the players request. [ESPN], [Puck Daddy]