Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media.
? It's bad form to stand on the logo inside the locker room during player interviews. You'll get yelled at. So what happens when the logo is the size of Texas? Deadspin asked, and found out the New York Rangers will cover up the elephantine symbol during media availability at the renovated MSG. [Deadspin; photo and more info on the MSG renovation from Andrew Gross]
? Michael Sauer is coming back for the Rangers, but they're missing Marc Staal mightily. [Goal Line Report]
? Our anonymous NHL player columnist returns with a new effort on Thursday morning.
? Zdeno Chara will return Montreal on Saturday, or as hysterical morons who called the police after the Pacioretty hit call it "the scene of the crime." No, Quebec's director of criminal prosecutions hasn't yet made a decision on criminal charges for Chara. Incredible. [CP]
? The Ottawa Senators ship Mika Zibanejad back to Sweden after his 9-game stint in the NHL. Sprayed Bryan Murray: "We think for the long-term development and to give him a chance to become what we believe he has a chance to become� ? a quality NHL player� ? this is the right step for him at this moment." [Sun]
? Here's a minority report: Why Ryan-Nugent Hopkins should go back to Red Deer. [Copper and Blue]
? It would appear Drew Doughty has been cleared by the Los Angeles Kings. Also, Rich Hammond has wiped away the Coldplay with an AC/DC headline reference. RAWK. [LA Kings Insider]
? How the Washington Capitals power play found its mojo, including the work Troy Brouwer's been doing in front of the net. [Capitals Insider]
? Starting goalie tonight for the Vancouver Canucks at home against the St. Louis Blues? Cory Schneider, as was the Alain Vigneault plan before the benching of Roberto Luongo in Edmonton. [@Mattsekeres]
? "As Roberto Luongo listens to the general howl around him he should look across to the NBA and the career of Dirk Nowitzki for fuel to propel him forward." In the sense that he should learn how to not embarrass himself on the road? [The Province]
? Sad, provocative piece about bullying gays that ties back into hockey through the late Brendan Burke. [Globe & Mail]
? What Brett Connolly's remaining with Tampa means for his junior team. [Buzzing The Net]
? When they retire, Alexei Yashin and Carol Alt would like to settle down in the warm, tropical climate of ? Ottawa. [Citizen, via reader Zach Roelen]
? Our favorite story of the day: Matt Sebek chases down the Texas Rangers fan who, for some reason, wore a New York Rangers jersey to Game 3 of the World Series. He had a few drinks. And it's a Jersey Foul to boot. [Joe Sports Fan]
? The always entertaining Brad Marchand talks about his Halloween costume as Prince Charming. He was told he had to wear that one. [WEEI]
? Finally ? Stephane Auger ? HAS COME BACK TO VANCOUVER. [PHT]
? The New Jersey Devils claim Ryan Carter on waivers, on Pete DeBoer's recommendation. [Devils]
? Were the San Jose Sharks overlooking the Nashville Predators a little bit? Said Todd McLellan: "There isn't a player in our locker room that thinks that coming to Nashville is an easy thing. It's actually a pretty tough building to play in. They come extremely hard." [Working The Corners]
? One of the better stories in the Colorado Avalanche's hot start: Erik Johnson. From ESPN's Scott Burnside: "The big righting of the scales on this deal has been in Colorado, where Johnson has been a key component of an Avs team that has surprised most observers by getting off to a 6-2 start. Johnson is leading all Avs with an average of 23:26 in ice time every night, playing mostly with veteran shutdown defender Jan Hejda. Johnson has five assists in eight games, and while he is minus-6, he seems more comfortable in his role as the Avs' go-to guy on the blue line, where he is called on in all key situations of the game." [ESPN]
? Trevor Daley thinks his shootout success in the eighth round on Tuesday night should lead to more shootout chances, and we would agree were it not for the fact that more shootout chances means more shootouts. (yuck) [Heika]
? Has Glen Gulutzan outcoached Dave Tippett twice this season? [Defending Big D]
? Our old buddy Pizzo battles Jen from Anaheim Calling. [AC]
? Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Mathieu Garon on music: "I really like Pearl Jam a lot. I like all of their songs and think they're a great band who have had some success for a long time. One thing I do not like though is country music. None of that." [Lightning]
? More live-blogging and other coverage of the Edmonton Oilers' arena bid, and how much it could cost taxpayers. [Cult of Hockey]
? Finally, how Sidney Crosby slices his tomatoes. Mikko Koivu can't watch this without wincing. [Via reader Deb]
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