Here are your three finalists for the 2014 Hobey Baker award. [The Hockey Guys]
Paul Bissonnette vs. Mike Milbury. [Beyond the Benches]
Sidney Crosby became the first player in the NHL this season to score 100 points. There’s a good chance he’ll be the only player. [SB Nation]
Jonathan Toews will miss the rest of the regular season, but should be ready for the playoffs. Losing both he and Kane is certainly a worst-case scenario for the Hawks. [Yahoo Sports]
Habs defenseman Douglas Murray has a phone hearing for his nasty elbow to the head of Mike Kostka. [A Winning Habit]
Josh Harding is back at practice. [Minnesota Star Tribune]
David Clarkson’s contract is terrible. Everyone saw that coming except the Leafs GM, apparently. [Globe and Mail]
And no, the Leafs were never an elite team this season. [Toronto Sun]
Gustav Nyquist makes a Norris trophy candidate look like a turnstile. [CBS Sports]
The Coyotes slim playoff hopes too a big hit last night against the Kings. [Five for Howling]
Dallas’ strong play might push them into the postseason afterall. [The State]
Stars rookie Patrik Nemeth looks like a keeper. [Rant Sports]
Alex Ovechkin quit on a backcheck? Say it isn’t so! [Washington Post]
And finally, check out Russia’s Olympic pump-up video. [YouTube]