Hockey headlines for January 24, 2020

Friday, January 24, 2020

Wrist issue takes Maple Leafs' Matthews out of on-ice activities at all-star game (Toronto Sun)
Sens' Brady Tkachuk will replace Leafs' Auston Matthews in mid-season showcase (Ottawa Sun)
Maple Leafs defenceman Jake Muzzin will join Marlies for a conditioning stint (Toronto Star)
Sharks owner gives GM Doug Wilson his backing (San Jose Mercury News)
Report: Trevor Daley asks Red Wings for trade to Stanley Cup contender (Detroit News)
It can be a tough road to stardom for some NHL players (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Tkachuk family elated with All-Star game in St. Louis (Calgary Herald)
Kendall Coyne Schofield’s historic appearance in the NHL’s skills competition — and its impact — is detailed in a new documentary: ‘It’s teaching future generations of our game gender doesn’t matter’ (Chicago Tribune)
Avs’ Nathan MacKinnon is pseudo leader of four rival Blues at All-Star Game in St. Louis (Denver Post)
Golden Knights’ Max Pacioretty soaks in All-Star Game atmosphere (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Wild’s Eric Staal making NHL All-Star Weekend a family affair (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Tristan Jarry, in St. Louis for his first NHL All-Star game, reflects on his rapid ascension (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Detroit Red Wings anticipate bigger things than just All-Star Game for Tyler Bertuzzi (Detroit Free Press)
O'Reilly, Perron get chance to shoot from the stands at skills contest (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Fellow NHL all-stars explain why Sabres' Jack Eichel is 'one of the best' (Buffalo News)
Blues’ David Perron praises ex-Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Ralph Krueger's 'very positive attitude' resonates with Nashville's Roman Josi (Buffalo News)
As trade rumors swirl, Kreider stays focused on playing hockey (New York Newsday)
What does Rangers forward Chris Kreider think about a possible trade to the Bruins? (Boston Globe)
Rangers' wild-card conundrum: All-in or fold hand? (New York Newsday)
Flyers’ Sean Couturier on pace to win Selke Trophy; Lehigh Valley Winter Classic to benefit special needs players (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Penguins' Mike Sullivan honored by PHWA in midseason vote (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Maple Leafs' Nylander, Matthews make PHWA award list (Toronto Sun)
Jets' Hellebuyck voted NHL's best goalie in mid-season awards (Winnipeg Sun)
Blackhawks enter All-Star break with revived playoff hopes, but with work left to do (Chicago Sun-Times)
Capitals’ division chock full of playoff contenders at All-Star break (Washington Times)
Jets hope to use break to figure out what type of team they want to be down the stretch (Winnipeg Sun)
Why February is an important month for Isles (New York Newsday)
Break is perfect timing for new Preds coach Hynes (The Tennessean)
After David Perron’s own struggles with head injuries, the Blues forward wants to help Stars’ Stephen Johns (Dallas Morning News)
Isles' Barzal on his benching: 'I was in the wrong' (New York Newsday)
Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones thrives in open ice (Columbus Dispatch)
Flyers' Konecny: Getting under opponents’ skin now surpassed by his scoring (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Ryan Strome's journey to finding 'a home' with Rangers (New York Post)
CBA and salary cap expert Jeff Solomon keeps the Kings’ bottom line in the black (Los Angeles Times)
Rod Brind’Amour recalls a snowy scene, a career-changing day with the Canes (Raleigh News & Observer)
Ex-Penguins defenseman Hal Gill finds a home in Nashville (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)