Storm Advisory for January 13: NHL News, Rumors, Links and Daily Roundup

The Florida Panthers’ future, Sebastian Aho and fighting in the NHL.

By Justin Lape@LankyLape Jan 13, 2018, 9:41am EST

NHL: Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes

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Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray will be out indefinitely due to personal reasons. [ESPN]
Everyone’s favorite Canes...I meant Blue Jackets defenseman, Jack Johnson, has requested a trade. The news was first reported by Aaron Portzline of The Athletic:

Confirming report from @Aportzline that CBJ defenceman Jack Johnson has requested a trade. Interesting after listening to John Tortorella say how important #7 was to Jackets in 2nd half of season.
— John Shannon (@JSportsnet) January 13, 2018

Nathan MacKinnon has regained his superstar form. Good to see him bounce back after a rough season last year. [Sportsnet]
No surprise here but Sebastian Aho is on fire:

Sebastian Aho of the @NHLCanes recorded 1-1—2 on Friday and has collected 9-5—14 in his last 10 games. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/xJXGnjEfdC
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) January 13, 2018

A breakdown of the ages, heights and weights of all NHL teams. [The Athletic]
Fighting in the NHL is way down. [ESPN]
The Florida Panthers are looking towards the future rather than rushing into any bad deadline deals. [NBC Sports]