Daily Cupcakes: November 9th, 2017

Colorado Avalanche

Alfredsson: Sweden-born players in for an unforgettable thrill. Former Senators great says Karlsson, Landeskog, others will treasure memories of 2017 SAP NHL Global Series. [NHL]

Meet the Man Who Creates “Superglass” Ice for the Avalanche. For Tony Kreusch, the Colorado Avalanche head ice technician, his work doesn’t take center stage—it is the stage. [5280]

Forsberg happy Duchene trade to Senators worked out. Hockey Hall of Famer, former Avalanche player criticized forward for wanting to leave Colorado. [NHL]

Oduya, Nemeth enjoying homecoming at NHL Global Series. Stockholm natives, former Stars teammates on opposite sides with Senators, Avalanche. [NHL]

The Rest of the Game

Demystifying hockey analytics, part 1: Intro and the basics. [BSN Denver]

National Hockey League partners with Fanatics to launch e-commerce platform. [The Globe and Mail]

Global Series Buzz: Alfredsson happy to be full-time dad. Longtime Senators captain says he’s not actively trying to get back into NHL. [NHL]

T.J. Oshie earned contract from Capitals with his off-ice attitude. Never mind that he scored 33 goals last season, Oshie’s positivity made him key to the team’s culture. [The Star]