Stastny back; Shanahan waxes poetic; logos on jerseys are happening (Puck Headlines)
Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media.
• It’s Mika ZIbanejad bobblehead night at Canadian Tire Centre. [Canadian Tire Centre Twitter]
• Blues center Paul Stastny has been activated from injured reserve. [St. Louis Post-Dispatch]
• Wild forward Zach Parise has been diagnosed with a concussion. [Minneapolis Star-Tribune]
• The NHL is moving closer to having ads on team jerseys. [Sports Business Daily]
• Brendan Shanahan pens a letter to his younger self on Derek Jeter’s website. [The Players Tribune]
• Cage match between Sami Vatanen and Tyson Barrie Who would win? [Dobber Sports Network]
• Do not abuse people on social media. The outcome will not be great for you. Greg Betzold and Jeff Marchment draws a 15-game ban from the OHL [Yahoo]
• Justin Williams feels fortunate that his eye injury was not worse. [Orange County Register]
• Say goodbye to enforcers, and hello to pests. [Fansided]
• Did you know that there was actually an original ‘Rocket Richard’ trophy? [Greatest Hockey Legends]
• The New York Islanders fanbase has become a rabid group of hipsters, and the team is making clothes to fit them. [The Royal Half]
• Gordie Howe keeps recovering at a rapid pace, which has awed medics treating him. [Fox Sports]
• Jarko Ruutu’s contract has not been extended by EHC Biel in Switzerland [Swiss Hockey]
• Shea Weber and his 106 mph slap shot off Nashville’s first line power play in favor of Matt Cullen. [Rinkside Report]
• That being said, Nashville’s band of misfits has found chemistry quickly. [On the Forecheck]
• This might be the unluckiest Washington Capitals team in recent memory. [BrooksLaichyear]
• Edmonton’s upcoming roadtrip could be the tipping point for this team. [Fansided]
• Could the Winnipeg Jets actually be turning their season around? Trending factors point up. [Jetsnation]
• There seems to be a flu epidemic in Anaheim with a doctor on standby with the Ducks. [Los Angeles Times]
• Why did Brandon Saad show off the Blackhawks Winter Classic jersey? Because resident male model and goal scorer Patrick Sharp was out with an injury. [Chicago Tribune]
• Finally, Peter Forsberg should really patent his awesome move.
