As we head to Thanksgiving -- the NHL's typical barometer for whether a team is well-positioned for a playoff berth or not -- there have been plenty of surprises around the NHL. Behind the scenes, teams have been working the phones getting a gauge of the trade market, though we likely won't see much movement until December, when teams can accrue more cap space. In the meantime, here are other rumblings I've been hearing at rinks around the NHL.
Kane decision coming soon?
The Patrick Kane watch is officially on. A decision could come within the next few days, and if there's any delay, it's only because Kane's new team needs to clear cap space.