Long time NHLer Ray Whitney has officially announced his retirement. [Sportsnet]
According to this writer, the Sabres don’t deserve a top-two pick. [The Buffalo News]
Capitals GM Brain MacLellan would take back the Filip Forsberg trade if he could. Well duh. [HockeyFeed]
Apparently it’s the Penguins fault that Zac Rinaldo launched himself into Kris Letang’s head. (cue Flyers fans freak-out) [Broad Street Hockey]
Which teams have the most luck in the shoot-out? [The Royal Half]
The Leafs never looked like real contenders, so why is everyone so upset that they aren’t good? [HockeyBuzz]
Those sneaky jersey-tossers. [Toronto Sun]
Is Montreal a good fit for Jeff Petry? [Oilers Nation]
Making the case for why an undeserving player should in the All-Star game. [Puck Daddy]
Sergei Bobrovsky is in danger of missing the hometown festivities. [CBS Sports]
Andrej Sekera is a hot commodity these days. [Nichols on Hockey]
Do the Oilers really want another top draft pick? [Oil on Whyte]
The NHL mascots will be playing hockey at the All-Star game. That’s actually a thing. [Blackout Dallas]
And finally, after going almost a whole week without any injuries, the Penguins are without two of their best players.(Flyers fans applaud the report, because Pittsburgh is getting what they deserve) [Pro Hockey Talk]