Morning links

Friday, 23 November 2012 04:48

Written by Seth Rorabaugh

-"They create the same awe factor. They get to the same parts on the ice, but just in different ways. You can't compare their styles, but the elite talent and vision they have for places on the ice and where they are is very similar. " - Chris Kunitz (right) on playing with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.

-The Canadian Penguins compare American and Canadian Thanksgiving.

-Deryk Engelland recorded an assist for Rosenborg in a 6-3 win against Lørenskog in Norway's Get Ligaen.

-Former Lightning defenseman Mike Commodore has signed a professional tryout contract with the Hamilton Bulldogs, the Canadiens' AHL affiliate.

-“It’s not like you call up Madonna and say: ‘Two weeks of the hockey schedule has been cancelled, can you come put on a show for us?’" - Canadiens owner Geoff Molson on filling vacant dates in the Bell Centre during the lockout.

-“After watching the other sport leagues go through labor disputes last year, it is apparent that until decertification is filed, there will not be any real movement or negotiation." - Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller.

-“The fans are the reason for hockey. Some cities won’t be able to recover their fans for future seasons. I just want to say I’ve been in the league for 20 years and faced three lockouts and there’s only 14 other guys that have done that. I believe I’ve earned the right to say what I think." - Capitals defenseman Roman Hamrlik on his previous comments which were critical of NHLPA executive commissioner Donald Fehr.

(Photo: Kunitz-Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)