*The boys are back at it tonight against the absolute Canes. Good day to get back in the win column, no? Anyhoo, Claude Giroux is good and we need to stop second guessing that. [BSH]
*Charlie looks at just why Alain Vigneault has so much faith in Travis Sanheim. [The Athletic]
*Our old pal Nick Schultz is finding his way as a player development coach. Bad players, good coaches, as they say. [Courier-Post]
*Speaking of prospects, it’s been a good week for the kids, particularly Cam York who got his first goal. [BSH]
*As NHLers get more and more skilled and the game gets faster and faster, the good old fashioned slap shot seems to be fading away. [Sportsnet]
*Let’s take a look at the best players through the month of October. [ProHockeyTalk]
*The Devils have a big-time problem in net, which is weird considering they had The Best Offseason. [TSN]
*The Washington Nationals had a little party with the Caps and they seemed to enjoy themselves. [ProHockeyTalk]
*On why NHL organizations should learn to stop worrying and love the long-term deal. [Sportsnet]
*And finally, DGB on why hockey nicknames suck and how we can make them better. Hmm. If only a cool and fun nickname existed for a young Flyers center… [The Athletic]
