If you didn’t catch the mayhem in the Sabres/Leafs game last night, you may want to have a look. Goalie fight alert! [YouTube]
Here’s a breakdown of exactly how and why all the fighting started. [Puck Daddy]
David Clarkson’s heart was in the right place, but seriously what was he thinking? [Globe and Mail]
John Scott may have lost some fans for picking on a guy half his size, but he helped a division rival lose one of their best players. And isn’t that the point of having an enforcer? [National Post]
The Leafs may also lose Phil Kessel for his fancy stick-work. [Habs Eye on the Prize]
Therefore even more reason for Toronto to sign Mason Raymond. [Fighting for Stanley]
Zack Kassian is facing suspension for breaking Sam Gagner’s jaw. Busy day for Brendan Shanahan. [The Province]
How will the Oilers fare without Gagner? [Edmonton Journal]
Veteran Brendan Morrow has landed with the St. Louis Blues. [St. Louis Game Time]
The Washington Capitals will host the Winter Classic in 2015. Another banner to hang from their rafters. [CTV News]
Scary news: Penguins goalie Tomas Vokoun is out indefinitely because of a blood clot. [Pensburgh]
Even more scary: That means Marc-Andre Fleury will have to carry the load in goal for Pittsburgh. [Trib Live]
Nail Yakupov is already up to his old tricks again. [NBC]
Still a stand-off in contract talks between Derek Stepan and the New York Rangers. [New York Post]
John Tortorella vs. an x-ray machine. [Pro Hockey Talk]
Is this the year Mark Scheifele makes the NHL for good? [NHL]
And finally, if you want to see Claude Giroux shoot pucks into a bucket, today is your lucky day! [Sportsnet]
Although I’m a Leaf fan I don’t agree with the stick swinging from Kessel). It sets up a great regular season battle (like they needed that) which is just around the corner!
I wouldn’t be surprised if there were suspensions for some of the players in the Brawl but just think, it’s only pre-season and sets the stage for some great games!