Colorado Avalanche: News From Around the NHL January 7th, 2015

The Leafs fired Carlyle, [TheStar.com] but Phil Kessel says he isn't responsible for it. [TheStar.com]

Luongo says that he still might be a Canuck if he had gotten to start the Heritage Classic. [NationalPost.com]

Thirty Thoughts touches on who the next Leafs coach could be. [Sportsnet.ca]

Ron Wilson says that you "can't rely" on Kessel. [TSN.ca]

Scheen got a gash from a skate across the face (he's okay). [SBNation.com]

[Name Retracted] is looking for a job with Ottawa. [Straight.com]

Roy talks karma and Duchene. [DenverPost.com]

Bettman believes social media is the reason the NHL is growing. [USAToday.com]

The Winter Classic didn't get much love this year. [SI.com]

Keith Ballard may or may not have to retire. [Wild.NHL.com]

Habs waive Allen even though they traded for him six weeks ago. [ProHockeyTalk]