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- Eyes on the Prize, SB Nation's blog for the Montreal Canadiens, has released its biweekly report on possession ratings and other advanced statistics for skaters in the NHL. [Eyes on the Prize]
- NHL veteran Ray Whitney, who lifted the Stanley Cup in 2006 with the Carolina Hurricanes, has decided to hang up the skates. The 42-year-old amassed 1,064 points over more than 1,300 games. [ESPN]
- The AHL Worcester Sharks are moving to be closer to their parent club, the San Jose Sharks - a lot closer. The AHL Sharks will play in SAP Center, the same rink as the NHL Sharks. [Mercury News]
- If Las Vegas were to ever be awarded an NHL team, it is estimated that it would cost any potential owner upward of $450 million. [TSN]
- The Edmonton Oilers and Buffalo Sabres seem hell-bent on drafting either Connor McDavid or Jack Eichel. But are those markets really the best destinations for two of the best prospects the NHL has seen in years? [Puck Daddy]
- Who deserves Connor McDavid though? Here is why your team - along with the other 29 - is not worthy of the expected first overall pick. [Sporting News]