When the Anaheim Ducks aren’t playing, I don’t know what to do. Luckily, the world keeps spinning and there’s plenty of great content floating around. For example, did you see the Vancouver Canucks give up a 3-0 breakaway during OT? Here’s a quick look at the end result as we dive in to this week’s news:

Close to Home

• Young winger Max Jones has had his share of ups and downs to start the season. Luckily, HC Dallas Eakins has patience and wisdom to guide him through it. [OC Register]
• ICYMI: It looks like it’s knuckle puck time again! A re-boot of The Mighty Ducks is in the works. [SB Nation]
• Ryan Getzlaf was honored for playing in his 1,000th NHL game with the Ducks, the most in franchise history. [NBC Sports]
• Getzlaf shares his thoughts on playing 1,000 games, the Ducks’ captaincy, and the importance of being with one team. [The Athletic]
• Teemu Selanne is still retired...and apparently loving it. [NHL.com]

Around the NHL

• No one showed up to a young boy’s birthday party, so Twitter, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and many from around the NHL stepped up. [CBS Sports]
• We’re seeing a shift, but there’s plenty of work left to be done to address gender and racial diversity in the NHL. [The Athletic]
• Super fans are a thing! Check out the backstory here. [ESPN]
• Putting differences aside, Zdeno Chara received a standing ovation from the Montréal crowd for appearing in his 1,500th NHL game. [NHL.com]
• Drugs and the NHL. On the rise or just now being brought to the surface? [The Athletic]
• More details on Dustin Byfuglien and 31 Thoughts from Elliotte Friedman. [Sportsnet]