With the hockey world virtually totally shut down over the weekend, it’s an abbreviated version of Links, News, and Notes. I hope that everyone, especially with the catastrophic weather, was able to enjoy some safe time with their loved ones. The Ottawa Senators resume an important
Here’s what’s been going on:
- The World Junior Championships get underway today, with Canada facing off against the Czech Republic at 7:30PM. You can see the full schedule here.
- Kristen Shilton has a write-up of some of the biggest questions entering the tournament over at ESPN.com
- On Friday night, Alex Ovechkin scored his 801st and 802nd goal to become the NHL’s second all-time leading goal scorer. It seems crazy to say, but the man is once again on a fifty goal pace — at age 37.
- Nicklas Backstrom, Ovechkin’s long-time teammate and the person who has assisted the largest number of his goals, shared his thoughts on Ovechkin’s phenomenal career.
- In Sensland, Ian Mendes recently answered some mailbag questions. His insights into what kind of deal Alex DeBrincat could command were of particular interest.
- Lastly, the NHL announced that Mason Shaw has been suspended for two games for kneeing Sharks forward Evgeny Svechnikov. Don’t knee people!
