Colorado Avalanche: News From Around the NHL January 1st, 2015

Tavares gave a fan in Winnipeg a signed jersey... because he was heckled at the last game. [TorontoSun.com]

Thanks for sharing the feels ChiaPet. The Capitals will also be honoring Reif. [CSNChicago.com]

The Oilers just won their first game in the last ten games. [NationalPost.com]

The Czechs beat Russia. [TorontoSun.com]

Even though USA lost to Canada, Butcher is getting a lot of praise. [TheHockeyWriters.com]

Maroon wants this one back, he missed an open net. A very open net.  [SBNation.com]

The Coyotes have been sold. Again. [FiveForHowling.com]

Some Top Five Winter Classic moments. [PuckDaddy]

Steve Bernier tried to make a hit, takes himself out instead. [SBNation.com]

A Q & A with Danny Briere. He might have sweaty hands, but he doesn't have the mumps. [NJ.com]

Hishon wants another shot at the NHL. [HockeysFuture.com]