Leafs, Preds trade fallout; Toffoli coming up big for Kings; presidential NHL names (Puck Headlines)
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• A masterpiece. (AP)
• Olli Jokinen is questionable for Toronto's game on Tuesday while he waits to pass a physical. “I’ve been in this game a long time and it’s a numbers game, there’s only so many roster spots," he said, "but this is definitely a tough part of the business.” [The Star]
• Did the Nashville Predators really need to go out and trade for Cody Franson and Mike Santorelli? [Bleacher Report]
• Looking at Brendan Leipsic’s past to see what his future is with the Toronto Maple Leafs. [The Leafs Nation]
• Examining the deal the Buffalo Sabres sent for Evander Kane, what kind of package could the Calgary Flames have put together? [Flames Nation]
• “Minor surgery” will keep Patrick Kaleta sidelined for 4-6 weeks, according to Ted Nolan. [Buffalo Hockey Beat]
• Breaking down why exactly “The Next One” nickname fits for Connor McDavid. [The Hockey Writers]
• Marian Hossa, Tyler Toffoli and Pekka Rinne are your NHL Three Stars of the Week. [NHL]
• Toffoli has turned into a very important piece for the Los Angeles Kings. [Jewels from the Crown]
• Who is Steve Moses and why are so many NHL teams showing interest in the KHL forward? [TSN]
• Mike Richards talks about his time in the AHL so far. [Mayor’s Manor]
• Here's why the Boston Bruins should be sellers at the upcoming NHL trade deadline. [Days of Y'Orr]
• North Dakota hockey star Lisa Marvin is hoping to make a comeback after a devastating car accident in November. [Grand Forks Herald]
• What duos have been the best in fantasy hockey team this season? [Dobber Hockey]
• Ranking the best Stanley Cup rings. [Hockey by Design]
• Explaining the benefits of being a hybrid goalie from a pro goaltender himself. [Faceoff Circle]
• Getting leads early in games and holding on to them have been an issue for the Arizona Coyotes. [The Pink Puck]
• Eric Tien beat cancer and is now excelling on the ice at the D-III Milwaukee School of Engineering, and hopes to play for the AHL’s Admirals. [Fox 6 News]
• Good things are heading the way of Nolan Patrick of the Brandon Wheat Kings. [Buzzing the Net]
• Finally, to honor Presidents Day, let's look at some presidential names in the NHL:
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