Reading Assignments
- Injuries and callups are throwing the Checkers for a loop, but Mike Vellucci will have none of your excuses, thank you. [Charlotte Observer]
- In defense of the Department of Player Safety suspending Andrew Cogliano. [Anaheim Calling]
- Kevin Stevens, father of Canes prospect Luke and former teammate of GM Ron Francis, on his recovery from addiction and how it cost him more than just his career in hockey. [Sportsnet]
- J.T. Brown, son of N.C. State football legend Ted, was claimed by the Ducks on waivers. [ESPN]
- The Minnesota Vikings’ walk-off win touched off pandemonium at the Wild game ten miles east, where a loud cheer suddenly interrupted out the singing of “O Canada.“ [Wild]