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Devils Links
The Devils' debt deadline is likely to pass without any action from their lenders. [Fire and Ice]
Hockey Links
Ellen Etchingham takes a great historical look at one of the predecessors to the NHL, the IHL, and how it revolutionized hockey in North America. [Backhand Shelf]
Mile High Hockey has an open letter post from an average fan to the NHL, RE: a possible lockout. [Mile High Hockey]
Surprise, surprise, Gary Bettman makes a lot of money. [Sports Business Journal]
With Rick Nash now playing for the Rangers, are the Blue Jackets a better team? [PHT]
A few observations from Team USA’s World Junior Championships evaluation camp in Lake Placid: [PHT]
The Avs have signed goaltender Jean-Sebastien Giguere to a one-year extension. [TSN]
Max Pacioretty has scored a 6-year, $27 million extension with the Canadiens. [Puck Daddy]
Don’t worry, the NHL will only forfeit $100,000 of its $3 million stadium rental fee if the Winter Classic gets cancelled because of a lockout. Phew. It can cancel the game as late as January 1. [NY Times]
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