Hockey News: David Perron Trade; Claude Giroux Injury

It’s apparently news that teammates don’t always get along perfectly. [Sportsnet]

Edmonton traded David Perron to Pittsburgh. The Penguins get a legitimate top-six winger, and the Oilers get to mismanage another draft pick. [Pensblog]

Oilers fans had their say on the deal. [CBC]

Claude Giroux was cut by a skate but thankfully he’s okay. [Fansided]

Claude Giroux (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)
Claude Giroux (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)

A bad penalty call allowed the Washington Capitals to win the Winter Classic. The banner-raising should happen shortly. [Toronto Star]

Disappointing finish for Team USA at the World Juniors. But no one cares about junior hockey in America right? Unless they win, because then they’re the best at hockey. [Montreal Gazette]

Canada still has a chance for gold, but they’ll have to do so without Robby Fabbri. [TSN]

News Years resolutions, Islanders style. [Isles Blog]

Big night for John Tavares in Calgary. [Canoe]

Okposo and Tavares Islanders
(Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports)

Avalanche triumph in the shoot-out. [Copper n Blue]

Tough stretch for the Leafs. [Pro Hockey Talk]

These are the top plays of the 2014 Ottawa Senators. [Silver Seven Sens]

How about that Roberto Luongo? [Die by the Blade]

And finally, poor Mike Leggo misunderstood, and thought he was being traded to Edmonton. [Puck Daddy]