So, it's sounding like the next winter classic will be hosted by the Red Wings in the Big House, which will allow a crazy amount of people to attend the game, though being able to follow the game might be difficult.

I am surprised, though not surprised, to see the Maple Leafs get the call as the opponent.

Apart from not being a crosscheck, I see very little to distinguish Bourque's hit from the Bogosian hit on Bouchard. Except Seabrook plays for the Blackhawks. (Oh yes, and wasn't injured.)

Shanaban: two games.

Looks like the Bolts want him down in Tampa

Brodside gets interviewed on Y! Sports Blog Puck Daddy

A hat tip to the Wild from the only person worth reading at the World Wide Leader.

per russo: "The Wild's conference will include Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Nashville, St. Louis and Winnipeg."

#Wild rise to the top of NHL standings bit.ly/u4Y3Rv

Twitter link to NHL.com story.

Not that it is much of a surprise to anyone outside of Calgary, but it appears that the league will not be suspending Nick Johnson for the "head-butt" on Tuesday night.

Sorry for posting the link twice (once on a comment thread) however I figured that a Fanshot would give this more exposure and hopefully will calm down the Wings fans that Koivu should be suspended or that a penalty should have been called.

This is a good take from Winging it in Motown on the Bouchard suspension. I have to agree with Chris' take on this that it the suspension was a bit much after watching the video.