Daily Cupcakes: October 18th, 2017
Colorado Avalanche
NHL Live 18 season simulation: How the Colorado Avalanche fare. [Denver Post]
Nail Yakupov fitting in early with Avalanche. [Fan Rag Sports]
The Rest of the Game
Concussions will kill hockey. Gary Bettman needs to save it. [The Globe and Mail]
Why the response to a fight is more important than the winner. [Sports Day]
USA Hockey, NHL Network extend exclusive TV rights agreement. Coverage of World Junior Championship, Women’s World Championship included. [NHL]
Edmonton Oilers’ numbers troll depths of NHL rankings. [Edmonton Journal]
With possible security review looming, NHL teams look at facial recognition software. [TSN]
Kessel teams up with Cigna for cancer awareness commercial. Diagnosed as a rookie, Penguins forward stresses preventive care. [NHL]
Frontenacs GM Doug Gilmour open to NHL gig under right circumstances. [Sportsnet]
Should NHL adopt wacky ‘pick your opponent’ playoff format? [ESPN]
Statistically Speaking: 66 points on early NHL action. [Sportsnet]
Golden Knights prospect among 20 chosen for 2017 Canada Russia Series. Forward Glass, Vegas’ first draft pick, to represent WHL next month. [NHL]
I don’t understand the hate for the NHL All-Star game. I wouldn’t want an entire season without checking, but I enjoy the best players with tons of freedom to operate once a year.