Reaction to the Evander Kane trade, the trick dynamic of NHL escrow and much more in today’s collection of hockey-blogging goodness.
The hockey world is abuzz over the Jets-Sabres mega-trade
GRANTLAND: Sean McIndoe ranks the 10 worst breakups between a star player and his team in NHL history, and evaluates the Evander Kane mega-trade.
ARCTIC ICE HOCKEY: The good, bad and ugly of the Kane trade, along with further analysis of the deal from the Jets’ point of view.
DIE BY THE BLADE: Andy Boron on what the Sabres recent moves tell us about Buffalo GM Tim Murray, while Jack Goods looks at other possible moves by the Sabres.
DEFENDING BIG D: Josh Lile wonders if the Dallas Stars acquisition of Jhonas Enroth puts Kari Lehtonen’s future in doubt as their starting goalie.
THE HOCKEY WRITERS: Mike Colligan examines the tricky dynamic of NHL escrow.
HOCKEY BUZZ: Eric Engels on the Canadiens recent victory over the Flyers and the winning vibe that seems to be coming from the Habs this season.
MILE HIGH HOCKEY: Why the Colorado Avalanche shouldn’t try to acquire Arizona Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson.
NHL NUMBERS: Garret Hohl examines if height truly matters when drafting prospects.
PENSION PLAN PUPPETS: Do NHL teams undervalue European skaters at the draft?
FOHS FARM REPORT: Scotty Wazz wonders if demotion will settle down Dallas Stars “goalie of the future” Jack Campbell.