Colorado Avalanche
Rantanen piling up points, praise with Avalanche as NHL scoring co-leader.Forward is ‘an animal,’ according to Laine of Jets. [NHL]
Inside the NHL’s Finnish invasion, and what comes next. [ABC 11]
Signing bonus would diminish Leafs’ cap advantage on Nylander contract. Avalanche one of few teams with cap space for him. [TSN]
The Rest of the Game
Winnipeg hockey coach pressed into service as backup goalie for Washington Capitals. [CBC]
For Matt Hendricks, giving back to the military is ingrained in his upbringing. [The Athletic]
NHL superstars roundtable: Top priorities in the next CBA. [ESPN]
It’s time to put an end to the NHL’s roulette wheel of justice. [The Hockey News]
Austin Watson returns to Predators after serving suspension for domestic violence. [Sporting News]