Daily Cupcakes: January 2nd, 2018

Colorado Avalanche

The Morning After: Three stars, five takeaways from the Avalanche victory over N.Y. Islanders. The Avs’ 19 wins are just three shy of what they had all of last season. [Denver Post]

Avalanche’s A.J. Greer: Joins Colorado. [CBS Sports]

Harvard graduate Alex Kerfoot on solid footing with Avalanche. Kerfoot is eighth among NHL rookies in goals and points. [Denver Post] The Rest of the League

World juniors: Canada not buying Switzerland’s ‘mind games’ ahead of quarter-final clash. Swiss coach hints his team has no chance, but Canucks won’t take game lightly. [CBC]

Senators may make changes, but not behind the bench. [Toronto Sun]

It’s been 10 years since the original Winter Classic, although Buffalo hasn’t prospered as much as outdoor hockey. [National Post]

U.S. names Olympic hockey team, captained by Gionta. [The Star]