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Afternoon Delight: NCAA

Fanhouse introduces us to Colorado College goalie Richard Bachman, a Dallas Stars draft pick. This kid is the real deal and it wouldnt be surprising to see him Dallas sooner rather than later.
In other college hockey news, CC has climbed to the top of the Power Rankings. Minnesota made a big jump as well, while the Sioux fell out completely.
Ever want to see Mike Commodore half naked rolling around in money? Here’s your chance. The dangers of mixing professional hockey players and Facebook.
Stan Fischler talks Avery and New York area hockey. As the Morning Papers mentioned, Avery was the big story in the New York.
Jeff Marek of CBC Sports throws a little cold water on the idea of a second NHL team in Toronto. Marek makes good points, but it seems a 7th team in Canada is an inevitiability.
Sportsnet is reporting that Ducks GM Brian Burke is still undecided on whether or not he will sign an extension in Anaheim. Don’t let this fool you. Burke likes the spotlight and sooner or later he will end up in Toronto.
Out of Left Field wonders if Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson will finally shoulder some of the play for Ottawa’s so-so start? Maybe, maybe not. Aflie has played well for the Sens for many years, in good times and bad. He should get a little leeway.