DUCK TALES
- Ryan Getzlaf is a finalist for the Mark Messier Leadership Award, along with Nick Foligno of the Columbus Blue Jackets, and Mark Giordano of the Calgary Flames. [NBC Sports]
- Wayne Gretzky assures the public that Connor McDavid will “be fine” after being checked by Ryan Kesler. [Edmonton Sun]
- Most of the conversation around the Ducks-Oilers series has focused on the McDavid-Kesler rivalry, but Leon Draisaitl is the Oilers’ secret weapon against the Ducks. [Gwinnett Prep Sports]
AROUND THE NHL
- The USA’s World Championship roster is full of promise and increased expectations.