Daily Cupcakes: December 22, 2017

Colorado Avalanche

Analysis: Improved Avalanche is good enough to sniff the playoffs. “We feel like we can win any game if we do things the right way,” Avs captain Gabe Landeskog said. [The Denver Post]

Duchene: ‘I wasn’t traded for Turris’. [TSN]

Colorado mascots deliver holiday cheer to patients. [CBS Local]

What every NHL team should ask Santa for Christmas. The holidays mean a three-day break for players, but most teams could use a few gifts to enhance their seasons, write USA Today’s Kevin Allen and Jimmy Hascup. [The Star]

The Rest of the Game

Last night for LA Kings toy drive at Staples Center. [My LA News]

2018 world juniors viewing guide: Prospects to watch, goalie rankings and five can’t-miss games. [Toronto Sun]

CBC extends Hockey Night in Canada partnership with Rogers until 2026. Deal allows CBC to broadcast games on TV, website, apps. [CBC]