Here are your hockey headlines for Thursday, Nov. 12:
Justin Abdelkader is likely receiving a seven-year contract extension soon. [Sports Illustrated] Why this may be a bad idea. [Winging It In Motown]
Alex Burrows is under fire after supposedly disrespecting Jordin Tootoo. He is set to meet with the NHL. [CBS Sports]
"I don't think I crossed the line." Alex Burrows discusses the Jordin Tootoo incident from the game in New Jersey.https://t.co/k3s6axcPE5
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) November 10, 2015
Jaromir Jagr doesn’t see retirement coming any time soon. [ESPN]
Andrew Gordon gave up his NHL dream for European hockey. Here’s why, in his own words. [Russian Machine Never Breaks]
The Penguins defeated the Canadiens 4-3 in a shootout. [PensBurgh]
Teddy Purcell had the overtime winner against the Ducks. [The Score]
Chris Stewart could be facing NHL discipline. [Hockey Feed]
Lightning prospect Brayden Point is having a breakout season in the WHL. [Today’s Slapshot]
The Flyers had another closed-door meeting. [Pro Hockey Talk]
Groups in Seattle want to revamp an arena for the NHL and NBA, but the mayor is yet to respond. [The Seattle Times]
An interview with Predators senior vice president of hockey communications Gerry Helper. [On The Forecheck]
Why the NHL won’t suspend players for diving. [Puck Daddy]
The latest on Patrick Marleau, the Rangers, Kings and Ducks. [My NHL Rumors] Some further thoughts on the Marleau situation. [Hockey Buzz]