Colorado Avalanche

Quinn Hughes is in Minnesota. Stuart Skinner is in Pittsburgh. Kevyn Adams might be on his way out. You know, just your average NHL weekend.

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Several of the NHL's governors went on record this week to The Athletic on how they see the rising cap affecting their teams' payrolls.

Only one of the four teams went on to actually win their game, but history was made nonetheless.

Also from the NHL's Board of Governors meeting: updates on Canada's men's roster, World Cup planning, Junior-NCAA logistics and NHL revenue.

There are no surprises at the top of the list but a few interesting ones toward the bottom, perhaps revealing some personal animosities.

NHL players on the perils of social media: "They're mean behind the keyboard" and "I would be a pretzel if I (paid attention to it)."

We polled 120 NHL players, and their answers ranged from career goals (again) to D points to ironman streak to the career points (!).

We polled 120 NHL players asking them about two of the biggest names in the sport: Where will McDavid and Crosby play next?

The NHL standings have gotten entirely out of hand this season. The obvious next step is social dishonor.

Which teams will emerge from the East’s mushy middle? Who will make a case for the Selke Trophy, which looks the most open it has in years?

Many around the NHL seemed taken aback by Tuesday's news that the Olympics will have a smaller playing surface. But how will it impact play?

At 19-1-6 through 26 games, Colorado already is in rare company and on pace to set an NHL record for points in a season.

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