Colorado Avalanche: News From Around the NHL December 31st, 2014

The sporting world lost some Greats this year. [TheStar.com]

Don Cherry admits to making a death threat. [NationalPost.com]

Chris Stewart doesn't mind the rumors, or being benched? [TorontoSun.com]

Expect the Winter Classic to not start on time. [Sportsnet.ca]

The Dallas Stars Jumbotron peeps were at it again. The victims were the Rangers. [TSN.ca]

A judge dismissed the NFL concussion lawsuit, this can't bode well for the NHL players attempting to sue the NHL.  [TSN,ca]

Dany Heatley has hit the waiver wire. [ESPN.com]

Wondering why the World Junior Championship has so many empty seats? Ticket prices are probably to blame - some are over $300 a pop. [Yahoo.com]

The KHL All Stars feature a player most Avs fans will remember: Wojtek Wolski. [KHL.ru]

I wish you all a fantabulous night. Stay safe. I hope 2015 is your best year yet!