Similar to seasons gone by, Sidney Crosby is the front-runner for the Hart Trophy. But will he actually win it this time? [Global News]
Detroit’s David Legwand won’t be suspended for his nasty spear to Evgeni Malkin’s mid-section. [Wingin It in Motown]
Ales Hemsky with a goal of the year candidate against the Lightning. [Pro Hockey Talk]
Martin Brodeur blames the Devils for Zach Parise’s departure. [Puck Daddy]
Bad news for the Blackhawks: Patrick Kane is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season with a leg injury. [Chicago Tribune]
What does the Kane injury mean for highly-touted prospect Teuvo Teravainen? [Blackhawk Up]
Paul Ranger has been released from hospital and is in stable condition. [CBC]
Don’t you just love stuff like this? Good job, San Jose. [Canoe]
Meanwhile, are the Sharks really for real this season? [Sports Illustrated]
Team Canada may not have needed Claude Giroux to win gold, but he’s certainly proving his worth to the Flyers. [CSN Philly]
Randy Carlyle might not be James Reimer’s biggest fan. [National Post]
The Leafs also need to focus on playing better, because the playoffs are no guarantee at this point. [Toronto Star]
Rick Nash makes his return to Columbus. [Rant Sports]
And finally, it’s nice for the Sabres to have something to smile about. [SB Nation]
