A collection of the latest news from around the world of hockey:
Looks as though Mike Hoffman will be okay after a scary collision. [The Hockey News]
Thanks to a backlash from pretty much everyone, the NHL has decided that John Scott will play in the All-Star game and captain the Pacific Division despite now being a part of the Eastern Conference. [ESPN], [NBC Sports]
The fans continue to make a joke of everything. [Bar Down]
Voting for the All-Star game will undoubtedly never be the same. [Washington Post], [Hockey Buzz]
Are the Maple Leafs about to have a fire sale? [TSN]
The Stars need Jamie Benn to return to form. [Sports Day]
Artemi Panarin is a big part of the Blackhawks success. [Along the Boards]. Is he a lock to win the Calder trophy? [The Hockey Lines]
Justin Abdelkader discusses his education. [Player’s Tribune]
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins didn’t learn from Brendan Gallagher. [Yahoo Sports]
What does RNH’s injury mean for the Oilers now? [Sports Illustrated], [Edmonton Journal].
Even if totally healthy, the Oilers playoff hopes were slim. Rushing back Connor McDavid isn’t the solution. [Sportsnet]
The Canucks will be without Henrik Sedin until after the All-Star break. [The Hockey News]
It looks as though the Rangers won’t be tinkering with their defence. [Full Tilt NYR]
Should Michel Therrien be on the hot seat? [CTV News]. Is coaching the biggest problem in Montreal? [Habs Eyes on the Prize]
What’s going on with Pekka Rinne? [Today’s Slap Shot]. It hasn’t been the easiest of years for Rinne. (Yet somehow he’s going to the All-Star game, but I digress). [The Tennessean]
And finally, the NHL is helping Denna Laing. [NHL.com]