"I'd only liken it to the sound you hear in the voice of players going to play their first game in the National Hockey League. He's been looking forward to this for a long time."
- Pittsburgh coach Dan Bylsma on Sidney Crosby's reaction when told he would play Monday against the Islanders.
Tony Ferrari lists the snubs, the surprises, the first-year NHL draft eligible players and an X-factor as Team USA released its world junior camp roster on Monday.
Stan Fischler's report defines a team that's crumbling and a team that's invincible, evaluates players under pressure, praises the Kraken and more.
The Connor Bedard show hits Edmonton again, Kia Nurse roasts her brother and London Hoilett is the Teddy Bear Toss Game hero in Calgary.
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