Well, Columbus lost tonight, too.
- The horror! The horror! [TSN] [TSN Boxscore]
- In obvious news, John Gibson and Emerson Etem will be representing the USA at the 2012 World Junior Hockey Championships. (I'm bummed that Yale forward – and Penguins prospect – Kenny Agostino was cut from the final roster). Devante Smith-Pelly will be an alternate captain for Team Canada, and the tournament begins on Monday. [OC Register]
- Could Francois Beauchemin join the Flyers' defensive corps next year? And if that happens, Wayne Simmonds needs to come to Anaheim. Seriously. [ProHockeyTalk]
- Bruce Boudreau says that our PK is "deteriorating." [OC Register]
- Something to take your mind off the Ducks: Apparently, the Coyotes wanted Leafs forward Nazem Kadri in exchange for Kyle Turris (I don't know if it was a 'straight up' trade, or if there were other pieces involved). But Toronto wouldn't budge. [Darren Dreger's Twitter]
- The Ducks-Kings Hold 'Em Poker Challenge will be held on March 1st at the San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino. Revenge? [Anaheim Ducks]
- East Coast Bias Alert! Broad Street Hockey reviews Episode 2 of HBO's 24/7 Flyers/Rangers. [Broad Street Hockey]
- Keith Tkachuk and the evolution of the power forward. [Five for Howling]
- Jeff Carter's hat trick couldn't save the Blue Jackets. [Backhand Shelf]
- Check out photos from the Ducks' annual trip to CHOC Children's. [OC Register]