Good morning one and all,
Groundhog says spring is in the air, meaning welcome back barn burners! Eleven goals! This is the first natural hat trick for El Sid in more than 5 years. [Sportsnet]
Connor McDavid returned from a long injury layoff last night without missing a beat, registered multiple points and scored what surely will be in the running for the goal of the year. [Edmonton Journal]
Elliotte Friedman's 30 Thoughts column speculates on which Winnipeg Jet is more likely to be traded: Ladd or Byfuglien. And many other things of course.