It鈥檚 time for 鈥淪tick in Link鈥�, the feature where we just plug in a bunch of stuff written by others! Featuring a smattering of links from around the Smylosphere and beyond every Tuesday and Thursdayish. Warning: our links are so hyper, they change colour when exposed to heat. (Have something for us to share in the next edition? E-mail us at [email protected] or tweet us @passittobulis. Or tell us some other way. The point is: we'll probably link it if we know about it.)
- Alex "Bulldog" Biega will play on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightening, finally slotting in after Philip Larsen was knocked out of the lineup, literally. Remember Biega? That's good news for the team, especially since he's pretty good at hockey. Fort Nucks talks about the epic patience this likeable player has exhibited this season. []
- Remember when I floated the idea of trading the Sedins, and then everyone threw rotten vegetables at me? I shouldn't have reminded you. Well, I'm not alone, as the twins are apparently garnering interest from other teams anticipating the trade deadline even at their full cap hit. And there's one Pacific Division suitor in particular. Lyle Richardson has the details. []
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In Christmas Miracle related news, Dan Murphy reports that Jannik Hansen could be healthy enough to return to the lineup as early as Sunday, against Washington.
Believe Jannik Hansen will join team in FLA Saturday. Could play as early as versus WSH Sunday.
鈥� Dan Murphy (@sportsnetmurph) - Relevant to anyone who believes Taylor Hall should have received a suspension for his devastating hit on Philip Larsen, it seems that suspensions are way down this year. So too are fines and even penalties compared to three years ago. []
- In the rush to defend the honour of a fallen teammate, players often ignore the fact that their teammate has fallen. That's the way it is, and don't expect things to change. Cam Cole talks concussions, the Larsen injury, and the improbability of any real change to prevent such brain injuries in the NHL. []
- Jackson McDonald believes that Brandon Sutter is ill-suited for his role on the top line alongside Daniel and Henrik Sedin. And it's not that Sutter isn't a good player, he is. It's just a bad fit, and their combined shot attempts and point production reflect that. []
- The Canucks pop up in Elliotte Friedman's 30 Thoughts yet again. He weighs in on Trevor Linden's comments about not tearing down the team because it would be "unfair" to the Sedins, on Ryan Miller and the potential for a contract extention, and on how Jacob Markstrom is a great dude for protecting Philip Larsen from errant skates during the post-hit melee. Oh, and 27 other interesting things, including the CBA and Olympic participation. Read it. []
- Jim Benning just wants to watch this team burn, or so says Ryan Hank. (Worth reading just to see Benning look like Sauron.) The disconnect continues to grow between fans and pundits who see the need to acquire picks and think about the future, and Canucks management, who seem like trade deadline buyers in order to take yet another crack at the postseason. []
- Remember when 麻豆传媒映画had a really great goaltending prospect come out of Boston College and dominate the AHL? Well it happened again. Thatcher Demko has been playing lights out for the past six starts, backstopping Utica to some impressive victories after the loss of Richard Bachman. Janik Beichler has the scoop. []
- Check out westy99's five thoughts today and enjoy one bonus thought for free! Among other things, he touches on the Hall-Larsen hit,聽 has an interesting perspective on Trevor Linden's Sedin comments, and chats about Gaunce's fisticuffs in this Dorsett-less lineup. []
- Troy Stecher highlights the most recent King of the Rink, and Alex Burrows apparently spends a lot of quality time with the young defender, going three-for-four. []
