Colorado Avalanche: News From Around the NHL February 24th, 2016

Calgary Flames acquire hometown kid Hunter Shinkaruk from Vancouver Canucks. [Toronto Sun]

30 Thoughts feature the Avs. [Sportsnet] {Video starts automatically}

NHL treats fans to free, hockey-themed spectator plaza at Coors Field. [NHL]

Every NHL GM tries to master the deadline deal. [The Star] {Video starts automatically}

Toronto students learn about the NHL's black players through new film. [CBC]

Canadiens defenceman Gilbert to have knee surgery, will miss rest of NHL season. [Winnipeg Free Press]

Does the NHL reward tanking too much? [Vancity Buzz]

Kovalchuk could seek NHL return after SKA benching. [RT]