Colorado Avalanche: News From Around the NHL December 5th, 2014

Is Steve Downie effective at being an untamed hockey player? [PittsburghSportingNews.com]

Brodeur isn't the only player to only play temporarily for the Blues. [Sportsnet.ca]

Alfredsson skated in the pregame ceremony against the Islanders last night. [TSN.ca]

Zubrus forgot that a skate isn't complete without a blade. He fell down. [SBNation.com]

Who are the five most over-paid players thus far this season? [SI.com]

The Oilers have lost 11 games in a row. [CoppernBlue.com]

While Duchene sung at a concert, Corey Crawford got injured at one. [TheHockeyNews.com]

Which players are helping their team vs hurting them? Holden gets no love. [CBSSports.com]

Kessel scored an ... amusing goal. [SBNation.com]