Daily Cupcakes: November 9th, 2018

Colorado Avalanche

Winnipeg Jets prepare for high-powered Colorado Avalanche top line. [Last Word on Hockey]

Controversy mars Avalanche loss to Predators. [BSN Denver]

The Rest of the Game

OHL appears to have government support in fight against paying players. [Toronto Sun]

NHL alumnus Steve Begin earns high school diploma, 22 years after dropping out. [The Star]

9 facts about this year’s Hall of Fame induction…in 90 seconds. {Video} [CBC]

Gary Bettman talks childhood, family life, becoming NHL commissioner. [Sportsnet]

Edmonton Oilers will need to jump on hiring Joel Quenneville fast, says NHL commentator. [Edmonton Journal]

San Jose Sharks legend Joe Thornton to play 1,500th NHL game. [Blades of Teal]

Small details matter to goalies when tracking pucks. Marcoux says distance, ability to read shots off stick, tape color among key factors. [NHL]