AzureTexan: You'll notice the parallels to Christ in that Jesus was also suspended for three days. #carolinahurricanes more »
Bobby Big Wheel: This never would've happened in a Whalers-Nordiques game. Well, we would have gotten better camera angles for the hit at least. #coloradoavalanche more »
Carolina Hurricanes forward Tuomo Ruutu has been suspended for three games (and forfeits $59,067.36 in salary) for boarding Colorado Avalance forward Darcy Tucker last night. This will now conclude the NHL broadcasting day here on Deadspin.(hums O Canada) [TSN.ca]
Quebec Nordique legend Joe Sakic is calling it a career after 20 seasons in the NHL and not a single embarrassing scandal that we could all have a good laugh over now. What a jerk. [Denver Post]
Patrick Roy finally admits that he was indeed offered the Colorado Avalanche coaching job, but has turned it down for "family reasons." Is the "reason" that his family is filled with insane, violent rageaholics? [Denver Post]