The Nation Network Notebook is a regular feature that rounds up interesting news, stories, and rumours from around the NHL that don't quite deserve their own article.
Where have all the trades gone? By this time last year, we had already seen multiple deals happen. Also, Sidney Crosby scored his 1000th point in just his 757th career game, prompting debate as to whether he's been under-appreciated as a generational talent.
MISSING MILAN
368 forwards have played 300+ 5v5 minutes this year.
Milan Lucic is 307th in points/hour, sandwiched between Jack Skille and Ryan Reaves.