Gabe Landeskog played on the top line against Minnesota, and that might stick for the foreseeable future. The NHL is in a trade freeze, but this year’s market is shaping up to be different in its own way. Also, good news for the Blackhawks and a significant need for the Red Wings.
All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — December 23.
Colorado Hockey Now
I brought back the weekly Monday Notebook yesterday, which was a staple of my coverage last season.
The first edition looks at my most recent thoughts, from Gabe Landeskog’s growth since opening night, to what is shaping up to be a unique year around trades and deadlines to make them. Also, are the Buffalo Sabres going to be a focal point of the trade market?
READ MORE: Notebook: Landeskog’s Growth, and a Unique Year For Trades and Deadlines
Around The NHL
Detroit Hockey Now: The Red Wings have been fortunate all season to have one of their two goalies playing well at some point. Imagine if they got them both playing at the top of their game at the same time. They can benefit from a tandem.
Montreal Hockey Now: The Habs brought back Philip Danault. But there’s another center we’re going to learn quite a bit about as early as the World Juniors. That, and more in the latest Habs Wrap.
Chicago Hockey Now: The Blackhawks are still without Connor Bedard but could be getting their captain back soon.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Dissecting the latest Penguins trade rumors. From pending UFA’s and recent acquisitions to more longer term contracts that could be moved.
New Jersey Hockey Now: Is Quinn Hughes to New Jersey dead for good?
