Hockey News: Sergei Gonchar Trade; Connor McDavid Injury

Seriously though, why is Connor McDavid fighting? [SB Nation]

Speaking of McDavid, the Oilers have yet to beat a Western Conference team this season. [Oilers Nation]

Ranking the Pacific Division. [Today’s Slap Shot]

Beau Bennett makes his return to the lineup (insert injury-prone joke here). [Pens Labyrinth]

Beau Bennett has his second wrist surgery in three years this past week. (Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports)
(Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports)

Olli Maatta is already back on the ice after surgery to remove a tumor. [Post Gazette]

Steven Stamkos is waiting for his leg to feel normal again. Hasn’t seemed to affect his game much though. [The Score]

Mike Weaver didn’t want to be the oldest defenceman on the Canadiens so they picked up Sergei Gonchar. [Habs Eyes on the Prize]

What can the Dallas Stars expect from Travis Moen? [Defending Big D]

Peter Holland among the good moves made by the Maple Leafs. [TSN]

(Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports)
(Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports)

Does Daniel Alfredsson belong in the Hall of Fame? [Grantland]

Dean Lombardi weighs in on how the league has handled Slava Voynov’s situation. [LA Times]

It must have been bring your kid to work day at Capitals practice. [Fansided]

Are the Sabres on TV too much? [Sporting News]

Sportsnet will broadcasting games from the CWHL. [The Pink Puck]

And finally, the Hamilton Bulldogs will wear special jersey’s in honor of fallen soldier Nathan Cirillo. [Puck Daddy]