Morning Links- 2/7

So I'm the new guy...I feel like Colin Quinn when he replaced Norm MacDonald on Weekend Update..I hope my career turns out better.

• He left yesterday behind him you might say he was born again (Previews) [Hawks] [CSN] [Mile High Hockey] [Cheer The Anthem]
• It's the defense! [Sun Times]
• Or is it too many penalities? [Chicago Tribune]
• Or are they are getting out hit? [Daily Herald]
• Joel likes Emery because he is "Dependable" [CSN]
• Dealing with pressure [CSN]
• Ex-Whalers owner looks at Marginal NHL Markets [PuckDaddy]
• Ralph Nader's open letter to Gary Bettman [League of Fans]
• Luke Fox's take on why the NHL is better than the NFL [SportsNet.ca]
• Crosby Skating doesnt mean much? [Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]
• Can't get much worse for the Sabres..Wait yes it can [The Buffalo News]