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Morning Flurries: Rest and Recovery Needed

Colorado Eagles’ Martin Lind and Akim Aliu release joint statement

By Jackie Kay
Philadelphia Flyers v Colorado Avalanche Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images

A day of rest was needed for the Colorado Avalanche as they were delayed departing St. Louis and did not arrive to Chicago until 5am yesterday morning. Therefore practice was canceled and any lineup news is forthcoming at morning skate before facing the Blackhawks tonight.

Continuing amends on an unfortunate situation a joint statement was released by Colorado Eagles owner and CEO Martin Lind and Akim Aliu.

For subscribers to the Athletic, a very interesting in-depth piece about Yu Sato who plays in the QMJHL for the Quebec Remparts. The Avalanche have Japanese player in their minor system in Yuri Terao who currently plays for the Utah Grizzlies and likely has experienced a similar journey playing hockey in North America.

The Philadelphia Flyers planned many ways to show their support and help the cause at their first home game since Oskar Lindblom was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma last week. #OskarStrong

On a lighter note, Canada’s World Junior Championship team enjoyed a day off in Vienna ahead of their exhibition games this week.