Daily Avalanche Danger Zone: NHL: Players under contract in minors can’t go to Olympics

The Colorado Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche: An odyssey of idiocy, part 1. [The Hockey Writers]

John Buccigross “real optimistic” NHL will return to ESPN when next TV contract is up. [BSN Denver]

As always, Earl’s article is a great read: Avalanche penalty kill: Good system, bad execution. [MHH]

Crosby believes Penguins can three-peat... and Matt Duchene and Nathan MacKinnon both train with him in the offseason. [NHL]

The Rest of the Game

Cal Foote follows father's 'Foote-steps' to NHL. [9News]

NHL: Players under contract in minors can’t go to Olympics. [Sportsnet]

Watch: Canada and Russia get in line brawl in Olympic tune-up tournament. [The Score]