Rumor has it Toews will be rehabbing his hand/wrist/whatever injury in warmer climes. Good for you, Cap. Get some rest: With a nine-game road trip on the docket immediately after the break, and a remaining schedule heavy with division foes and contenders, you’re going to need it (and we’re going to need you). Now where did I put that salt shaker…
Bowman sat down with NHL LIVE yesterday, appointed to advise USA Hockey (CSN Chicago)
Hossa is getting noticed on the ice and off it (Sun-Times)
Smith, Pirri do the Rockford shuffle during the break (Trib)
Blackhawks.nhl.com takes a look at Blackhawk All-Stars through the years
The Trib’s Chris Kuc and Steve Rosenbloom throw out their mock All-Star drafts (it’s slim pickings out there,folks)
Smokey’s All-Star Edition of Players of the Week (Madhouse Enforcer)
A little nothing ’bout everything in this edition of Third Man In radio
Rock River Times’ Tales from the Trough
The Commish gives his “state of the league” to NHL.com
Lidstrom’s streak broken by flu, may be human after all (NHL.com)
Nittymaki placed on waivers; Subban trade rumors
Leafs ink John-Michael Liles to four-year extension