Duck Tales: In Praise of Nick Bonino

DUCKS NEWS

• Bruce Boudreau is keeping an eye on the Ducks' forward rotation. [OC Register ($)]
• In praise of Nick Bonino. [Pro Hockey Talk]
• Jen Neale of Puck Daddy (also Anaheim Calling's former Managing Editor) wrote an article about Jonas Hiller's potential departure at the end of the season. [Puck Daddy]
• Wayne Gretzky, Luc Robitaille and Bruce Boudreau were on hand as the ice crew arrived to build the rink at Dodger Stadium. [NHL.com]
• Speaking of which... there will be a beach volleyball court and a roller hockey rink in addition to the ice at Chavez Ravine. [Puck Daddy]
• The Ducks are closing in on a record set by the 2008-09 San Jose Sharks. [Examiner.com]

AROUND THE NHL

• NHL Central Scouting Service has released the midterm North American skater rankings for the 2014 Draft. Let the games begin! [NHL.com]
• An eight year old Washington Capitals fan threw Steve Ott of the Buffalo Sabres out of a ceremonial faceoff, much to the delight of everyone in attendance. [Puck Daddy]
• The Winter Classic reportedly generated a profit of $20 million for the NHL. [CBS Sports] [Ed. Note: So that means the other five outdoor games will bring in $100 million combined.... right? -CK]
• Ilya Kovalchuk is enjoying his life in Russia. [Yahoo! Sports]
• The Florida Panthers can spend to the cap now, but will it matter? [Backhand Shelf]