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News of the Colorado Avalanche - Links from around the NHL - February 25th, 2013

Lightning players are once again shaving their heads to raise funds for pediatric cancer; Gary Shelton goes awkward in his support for rookie Dustin Tokarski; Concussion epidemic? All this and more in our weekly links post.

Not sure who made this PhotoShop, but nice work!Montreal Canadiens defenseman Ryan O'Byrne was so tired of being known as the dude that stole a purse that he was looking for an opportunity to do...

During the course of the past week, Canadiens fans heard the raves of GM Bob Gainey, coach Guy Carbonneau, and team president Pierre Boivin regarding the Habs crop of youngters set to battle for...

Go Bulldogs!The Hamilton Bulldogs have taken a 3-0 lead in games over the heavily favored Chicago Wolves powerhouse. They are now one win away from reaching the Calder Cup final, and giving all...

From Lindsay Kramer of NHL.comThe rookie barrier has been more like a giant wall of heat for Hamilton defenseman Ryan O’Byrne.Sure, he’s already played a total of 97 regular season and playoff...

The Hamilton Bulldogs continue to defy the odds, and are now one big win away from clinching the 2007 Calder Cup.Pardon me for getting ahead of myself, but the Bulldogs forthcoming championship,...

If you listen closely, you can hear Bob Gainey smilling!The Hamilton Bulldogs have done it, defied all odds, and won the 2007 Calder Cup!They edged the Hershey Bears 2-1 tonight to take the series...

It is distressing, albeit I'm not surprised, to find that many a Habs fan are choosing to focus on what failed to happen during this off season, rather than what positives the latest changes can...