Hockey headlines for January 27, 2022

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Canucks hire Allvin as 12th general manager in team history (Vancouver Province)
Avalanche loses Nathan MacKinnon, discipline, but rallies for three goals to extend home winning streak (Denver Post)
Blue Jackets scorched by Calgary Flames on home ice (Columbus Dispatch)
Dylan Strome’s first NHL hat trick carries Blackhawks past Red Wings (Chicago Sun-Times)
Leafs stars reunite on power play, and then beat the Ducks in a shootout (Toronto Star)
Penguins sign Jeff Carter, veteran 'leader' and goal-scorer, to a two-year contract extension (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Aaron Dell suspended 3 games, causing more issues in goal for Sabres (Buffalo News)
Still no clarity on when Canadiens' Carey Price might return (Montreal Gazette)
Lundqvist on special night: 'I don't know how I'm going to feel' (New York Newsday)
Despite possible suspension, Evander Kane could soon join a Sharks’ division rival, report says (San Jose Mercury News)
New GM Patrik Allvin joins the team's growing Swedish connection (Vancouver Province)
A 2022 who's who for the Canucks' rebuilt front office (Vancouver Province)
It's time to 'aggressively retool': Dave Scott, Chuck Fletcher address Giroux, Flyers' future (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Chicago Blackhawks will begin interviewing GM candidates this week with a goal of hiring someone before the NHL trade deadline (Chicago Tribune)
Trade rumors have Capitals trying to get Marc-Andre Fleury — unless he stops it from happening (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Kent Hughes' incredible journey from backyard rink to Canadiens GM (Montreal Gazette)
What might Jason Robertson’s next contract with the Dallas Stars look like? (Dallas Morning News)
Ho-Sang's focus in 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' is helping Canada win at the Olympics (Toronto Sun)
Sharks forwards snap long goal droughts in critical win over Capitals (San Jose Mercury News)
Bruins blow 2-goal lead, lose to Avs, 4-3 (Boston Herald)
Capitals’ January woes continue with a loss at home to Sharks (Washington Post)
John Gibson’s stellar play helps Ducks steal a point in shootout loss to Leafs (Orange County Register)
Wings can't keep up with Blackhawks in 8-5 loss (Detroit Free Press)
Flames star Gaudreau recalls a memorable trip to Columbus -- when he was a healthy scratch (Calgary Herald)
Ducks’ Jamie Drysdale determined to enjoy his Toronto homecoming (Orange County Register)
'Playing with an edge' and complete-team effort key to Penguins' scorching stretch (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Fighting from behind is becoming part of Edmonton Oilers DNA (Edmonton Sun)
After a debacle on Monday, Blues look to find their legs and their game (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Isles trending upward now on power play and penalty kill (New York Newsday)
Karlsson has general timeline for return, why Merkley is scratched and a new injury pops up (San Jose Mercury News)
Thatcher Demko skating but still not ready to leave Covid protocol, Burroughs injured (Vancouver Province)
Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin returning to lineup just in time (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Blue Jackets' Adam Boqvist eager to put health issues in the past (Columbus Dispatch)
Lightning’s Cal Foote makes good impression on West Coast trip (Tampa Bay Times)
What do Panthers like about Marchment? It was on display vs. Jets. ‘He’s a unique player’ (Miami Herald)
From prospect to player: Jets' Perfetti up to stay (Winnipeg Sun)
Blues send veteran forward Neal to Springfield (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Chase Field a possible NHL Stadium Series site; Coyotes' 'Skatin' For Leighton' returns (Arizona Republic)
How Canucks exec, ex-NHL iron man Doug Jarvis nearly saw streak cut short (Vancouver Province)