from Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet,

- I think the Blackhawks have an itchy trigger finger. They are looking for someone to play with Jonathan Toews, especially as Marian Hossa battles injury.

- Vancouver has charged back into the Western Conference playoff race, now one point back of Los Angeles for the second wild card. We mentioned last weekend how someone like Alex Burrows could help a playoff team, but that playoff team could be the Canucks. He’s on-pace for his best points ratio in four years, so there’s a bit of a renaissance. If they fall out, there will be some feelers. Don’t forget, Burrows controls any trade options, so he has to want to go.

- Asked earlier Friday about what happens if Olympic participation is not approved, Zetterberg responded, “You know we all want to go. If it doesn’t happen, it’s going to be ugly.”

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