Seibu Rabbits

Interesting article from the Canadian Press, by way of Kukla's Korner, suggesting that the financial outlook for professional sports might not be too rosy. Terry Frei of ESPN looks at the downfall of the Colorado Avalanche. It would be tough to blame Granato for this one, but I would imagine he goes anyways. The Seibu Rabbits, a team in the Asia Hockey League, will fold after 37 years. (H/T to Mirtle) Former NHL player Mike Danton is back in Canada and eligible for parole. A fascinating story about The Curse of Muldoon from Greatest Hockey Legends. Always interesting stuff over here. Brian Duff of The Hockey News looks at TJ Oshie's emergence in St. Louis. Count me as one who didn't think his skills would translate to the NHL. Fanhouse notes that the Hockey Hall of Fame has changed its voting procedures and is now allowing women. First the vote, now this.

Afternoon Delight: Edmonton Tomorrow