from Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun,

- There is nothing wrong with Sidney Crosby, who is 192nd in goal scoring in the NHL and 147th in points scored. If I keep saying it often enough, I might even believe it.

- Statistics make a case for Chris Osgood as Hall of Fame goaltender. My eyeball test, though, would vote no without consideration.

- Truth in numbers: If you finish in the Top 10 in scoring in the American Hockey League, you have little more than 15% chance of being a regular NHL contributor of consequence.

- Tyler Johnson, who scored 13 goals in the playoffs for Tampa Bay, is on pace this season to score 13 goals for the Lightning.

more including some talk about the 2016 class for the HHOF.