Not much happens in the NHL on Mondays, the only game is the Sharks at the Jets, but there's also the gold medal game for the World juniors happening. Sadly, Canada's opponent is not Sweden, but Russia. I assumed they'd be an easier foe, but after yesterdays game it looks like we'll have a quality contest on our hands tonight.

Leafs Links:

The Maple Leafs’ core is fatally flawed - The Globe and Mail
Mirtle, such a homer

Game 40 Scoring Chances: Jets 5 vs. Maple Leafs 1 | Maple Leafs Hotstove

Vintage Leaf Memories - Michael Langlois: The Maple Leafs at the mid-way mark? Still befuddling….

Here's your NHL Links:

Flyers broke stupid NHL rule, could be fined for traveling during league's holiday break - Broad Street Hockey
No team events Dec 24-26 means NO TEAM EVENTS dummies

Dallas Stars Earn Point In Overtime Loss Against Chicago Blackhawks, Lose 5-4 - Defending Big D

Sharks recall Hamilton, place Thornton on injured reserve - Fear The Fin
Freddie! Link inserted solely for my own excitement.

Arizona Coyotes building for long-term success, not a quick fix - Five For Howling
The residents of Las Vegas will be pleased

Capitals vs Panthers Recap: Burakovsky's Game Winner Keeps Caps Undefeated in 2015 - Japers' Rink

Edmonton Oilers 5 (EN), New York Islanders 2: Whiff, oops, derp, doh! - Lighthouse Hockey

Game 38 Recap: Avs Play Not to Lose...and Lose - Mile High Hockey

Nashville Predators 3, Anaheim Ducks 4 (SO): Late Lead Vanishes Again - On the Forecheck

Game 41 recap: Tampa Bay Lightning survive their own power play 9 times in 4-2 win over Ottawa Senators - Raw Charge

Of Course It's Jeff Petry's Fault - The Copper & Blue

NHLers to Olympics could be difficult | St. Catharines Standard

World Jrs Links:

Russia takes advantage of Sweden's shaky goaltending to advance to gold medal game - Eyes On The Prize

Canada will play for gold - Eyes On The Prize

NHL players retell 2010 World Junior Championship game story five years later - NHL.com

Remembering the Collapse in Queen City | St. Catharines Standard

Petan, McDavid, Lazar "provide lift in time of need" - Buzzing the Net

Russia might have the heart of the Buffalo team that stunned Canada in 2011

Montreal and Toronto fall far short of Ottawa's attendance record
I am so very very surprised. Shocked even.

Others:

A Winter Classic across the pond | TheColorOfHockey
Building Hockey in the UK

IceDogs sweep weekend series against Kitchener | St. Catharines Standard
Just for you WoN