Daily Cupcakes: February 21st, 2018

Colorado Avalanche

Colorado Avalanche relying on smaller, inexperienced D-corps at Vancouver. Nail Yakupov in for Dominic Toninato up front. [Denver Post]

Six things you should know about Mirai Nagasu, the Olympic figure skater who nailed a trick no other American woman has ever landed. [This Insider]

The Rest of the Game

Norway gets 1st men’s hockey win since ’94 Games. [NBC Olympics]

Flames defenceman Travis Hamonic shares milestone with his biggest supporters — his family. [Calgary Sun]

Rangers trade Nick Holden to Bruins for Rob O’Gara. [Metro News]

Flyers appreciate Ron Hextall’s confidence in making big trade. [USA Today]

Seattle begins season ticket campaign for NHL expansion team. Fans can soon make refundable deposits on season tickets for potential club. [CBC]

Canada vs. Tolvanen, U.S. vs. themselves: Previewing the Olympic men’s hockey quarters
Olympic men’s hockey is heating up in Pyeongchang. [National Post]

Senators’ Johnny Oduya talks about race and trades in his return to Chicago. [Toronto Sun]