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- The Jonathan Drouin rumor mill will keep going forever, it seems, but fans need to keep in mind that Tampa Bay Lightning GM Steve Yzerman will "settle for nothing less than equal value for Drouin." [The Hockey News]
- While scouts look on, Drouin starts to fine-tune his game with Syracuse. [Syracuse.com]
- The Crunch's season stands upon the edge of a knife. Stray but a little, and it will fail. [Chirps from Center Ice]
- In case you missed it, Crunch goalie Kristers Gudlevskis showed exactly why he's been named to the AHL All-Star team this past Sunday.