Daily Cupcakes: December 19th, 2017

Colorado Avalanche

Avalanche’s Erik Johnson suspended two games for dangerous play on Vlad Namestnikov
Johnson will serve his second two-game suspension; he was also suspended for slashing in 2014. [Denver Post]

Avs’ Alex Kerfoot to better care for feet. Center said he will never play again without the proper protection. [Lamar Ledger]

The Rest of the Game

Florida Panthers: The unsuspected downfall of Radim Vrbata. [The Rat Trick]

Midnight not coming for expansion Golden Knights. Surprising Vegas still among the leaders two-fifths of the way into its first NHL season. [The Star]

Vancouver Canucks rookie Brock Boeser’s foot injury is hard to watch. [USA Today]

Canadian men’s Olympic hockey team a work in progress. GM Sean Burke still searching for right mix for 25-player roster. [CBC]

Ranking the 10 greatest years in hockey history. [ESPN]