Storm Advisory 12/27/21: NHL News, Daily Links and Roundup

A first for team Canada’s WJC squad, some CBA changes in the NHL and another honor for Rod Brind’Amour.

By Alec_Sawyer Dec 27, 2021, 9:06am EST

Czechia v Canada: Preliminary Round Group A - 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship

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The NHL and NHLPA made temporary changes to the CBA Sunday, including the reintroduction of taxi squads

The @NHL, @NHLPA agree to temporary changes to CBA, including reintroduction of taxi squads; three additional games postponed.

Full Details: https://t.co/A2XIXRM2yX pic.twitter.com/hcUzfPJEhh
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) December 27, 2021

Rod Brind’Amour came in at No. 1 on the News & Observer’s list of influential people in Triangle sports.

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour tops the list of 2021’s most influential people in Triangle sports.

Also on the list: Olympians, ADs, coaches and radio personalities. From @LukeDeCock: https://t.co/JvkXVX0xIx
— N&O Sports (@nandosports) December 26, 2021

A look at Spencer Smallman and why he has meant so much to the Chicago Wolves. [The Hockey Writers]
What’s on every NHL team’s Christmas wish list. [Yahoo!]
The IIHF canceled all January tournaments, including the Women’s U18, and the organization got some serious backlash. [Yahoo!]
Canada’s Owen Power became the first defenseman in team history to record at hat trick at World Juniors Sunday. [SN]

Hattrick Owen Power pic.twitter.com/aIkgqS6Jni
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) December 27, 2021

Speaking of World Juniors, we’ll have a Canes’ prospects World Juniors recap each and every day, so make sure to check back for the Day One recap in a little bit.