Monday Morning NHL Papers (Western Conference): Jonathan Toews makes push for Olympic team, Barret Jackman wants to smack some sense into his teammates and the reasons the Coyotes won’t fade this season

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  • If the Ducks want to climb back into the playoff picture, they are going to have to win on the road, explains Eric Stephens of the OC Register.
  • In Dallas, Jere Lehtinen is focusing on the now and worrying about the rest later.
  • With Wayne Simmonds about to undergo surgery, the Kings are slated to head out on the road and Ryan Smyth won’t be accompanying them.
  • Jim Gintonio of the Arizona Republic explains why this season’s Coyotes are less inclined to drop off in the second half like last season’s Coyotes did.
  • In the Bay Area, the Sharks’ Dan Boyle is listed as being day-to-day with an injury.

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