Storm Advisory 1/31/19: NHL News, Rumors, Links and Daily Roundup

Trades - both real and rumored, awkward Pierre and a focus on mental health.

By Justin Lape@LankyLape Jan 31, 2019, 9:03am EST

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The Hurricanes rank in the middle of the pack in the latest power rankings. [CBS Sports]
Looks like those number 79 sweaters are going to be collector’s items rather soon:

Friedman on Micheal Ferland: "I think there's a chance he's a Penguin, Pittsburgh's been one of the most aggressive teams at looking at him along with the likes of Boston for example." #LetsGoPens #NHLBruins #TakeWarning
— NHL Prospects Watcher (@Prospects_Watch) January 31, 2019

Friedman cont'd: "I think he gets moved sooner rather than later."
— NHL Prospects Watcher (@Prospects_Watch) January 31, 2019

Another pic from Sebastian Aho’s All-Star experience:

⚫️⚪️ pic.twitter.com/R9Kcm3VgL7
— Carolina Hurricanes (@NHLCanes) January 30, 2019

It’s not going to be easy for Canadian teams after the All-Star break. [CBC]
A look at 13 players that could be moved before the trade deadline. [CBS Sports]
Star forwards are becoming more heavily relied on. [CBC]
Pierre made things interesting when Kendall Coyne joined the booth last night:

"Tampa's going to be on your left, Pittsburgh's going to be on your right ... we're paying you to be an analyst, not be a fan tonight."

Pierre McGuire with a cringe-worthy exchange with Kendall Coyne Schofield (H/T @NHLBlinn). pic.twitter.com/sdaWBGd4DJ
— Cristiano Simonetta (@CMS_74_) January 31, 2019

Ex-NHL goalie Corey Hirsch says more needs to be done regarding mental health. [Sporting News]
Less sometimes means more for defensemen shooting the puck. [ESPN]
It wouldn’t be a trade deadline without...uh, Ryan Murphy being dealt:

#NHLTrade alert:

The #NJDevils have acquired defenseman Ryan Murphy from the Minnesota Wild. Murphy will report to @BingDevils (AHL).

: https://t.co/r88r5TJhlM pic.twitter.com/jhwLvAEOrM
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) January 31, 2019