The Nation Network Notebook is a regular feature that rounds up interesting news, stories, and rumours from around the NHL that don’t quite deserve their own article.

The playoffs have begun! The Blues have taken a 3-0 in their series against the Wild. The NHL says Garth Snow is doing okay. Matt Calvert gets a game off for his cross-check. One KHL might be doing whatever it takes to win.

MINNESOTA’S BLUES

What a colossal disaster for the Wild, who gave up a fair bit to get Hanzal at the deadline, while the Blues sold off Shattenkirk.