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Devils Links
Our guy Dawson Mercer can paint:
It's true... a Bob Ross paint night in Red Deer quarantine revealed some artists in our midst!
— #WorldJuniors (@HC_WJC) December 15, 2020
The top 4 (as determined by an official #WorldJuniors team bracket challenge, of course) ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/MxKmpmO8Tx
Hockey Links
One of the hold-ups in getting a new season locked in appears to be Canadian health protocols. Could the seven Canadian teams end up in the United States as a result? [TSN] [Sportsnet]
Probably obvious but a league source confirms that if the 7 Canadian teams end up having to play in the U.S., the all-Canadian division is likely gone and more realignment changes would be necessary. But the hope remains the 7 Cdn teams can play in Canada in the same division.
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) December 17, 2020
Henrik Lundqvist will not play in the upcoming season:
Some tough news I need to share with you all.. pic.twitter.com/y7ZtAoo39Q
— Henrik Lundqvist (@hlundqvist35) December 17, 2020
A message from Henrik: pic.twitter.com/JJDe2lKAXz
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) December 17, 2020
Anthony Duclair signs with the Panthers:
Welcome to #FlaPanthers Territory, @aduclair10!
— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) December 17, 2020
Official: Duclair has agreed to terms» https://t.co/lglXiPyGAt pic.twitter.com/OcPp0EXdUb
Alexander Steen retires:
Alexander Steen has announced his retirement from hockey due to a back injury. Steen's NHL career spanned 15 seasons, more than 1,000 NHL games, 454 points and a Stanley Cup in 2019. #stlblues
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) December 17, 2020
MORE DETAILS: https://t.co/dd7axRNxno pic.twitter.com/aoUIGrnoX4
Russian athletes won’t be allowed to compete under the country’s name, flag or anthem at the next two Olympics under a ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport. [New York Times]
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