Daily Cupcakes: December 13th, 2017

Colorado Avalanche

Avalanche prospect report: Rocco rocks. [BSN Denver]

Rising from the ashes: Nathan MacKinnon leads the Colorado Avalanche rebirth. [Last Word on Hockey]

Carl Soderberg trio has developed into the Avalanche’s shutdown line. Soderberg line had seven points Saturday at Florida. [The Denver Post]

The Rest of the Game

What recent NHL franchise news means for Seattle, Quebec City and Houston. [Sportsnet]

Zalapski, former NHL defenseman, dies at 49. Played for Penguins, Whalers, Flames, Canadiens, Flyers. [NHL]

Victor Mete ready to bring his NHL experience to Canada’s world junior team
The 19-year-old Montreal Canadiens defenceman learned from Shea Weber and from managing Montreal’s media frenzy. [National Post]

‘I just never stopped’: Altona-born goaltender signs with NHL’s Los Angeles Kings. [CBC]

A ton of heart and courage under this tiny Canadiens sweater. Priceless smile on 9-month-old Montreal Children’s Hospital patient Samuel Kanatewat is remarkable once you learn what he has gone through. [Montreal Gazette]