Hockey News: Evander Kane on IR; Pekka Rinne Returns

The Penguins aren’t in a rush to re-sign Christian Ehrhoff. [Pens Labyrinth]

What do the Pens need to improve as they push towards the playoffs? [Along the Boards]

Outlining the issues with the salary cap. [NHL Numbers]

Nicklas Backstrom lives in the shadow of Alex Ovechkin, but he shouldn’t be overlooked. [Fan Rag Sports]

Nicklas Backstrom Capitals
Nicklas Backstrom (Tom Turk / THW)

More on the media wars in Edmonton. [Hockey Buzz]

What would Jeff Petry fetch in a trade? [Edmonton Journal]

Evander Kane must be seriously injured. [Today’s Slap Shot]

This newspaper headline says it all. [Hockey Feed]

What’s next for the Jets and their young star? [Sportsnet]

Evander Kane [photo: Amy Irvin]
Evander Kane [photo: Amy Irvin]
Kane is the kind of pure goal scorer the Canadiens could use. [Habs Addict]

Welcome back, Pekka Rinne. [Fox Sports]

The Maple Leafs would be best served to keep losing. [Globe and Mail]

Most of the bad teams will end up with a promising prospect this year. [USA Today]

And finally, in case you were wondering what NHLers would look like as pets. [Deadspin]