The dust has not yet settled following Team USA’s gold, as Toronto is wondering when Auston Matthews will return. The Pittsburgh Penguins are also wondering about the fallout from the Olympics, as Sidney Crosby’s status is a question that has not been answered, and so the team recalled Avery Hayes. So, we have the potentially new Penguins lines and the full story.

Elsewhere in the Daily, the NHL trade rumor roundup, Connor McDavid finally got a silver trophy, but this time he needed gold, and the (unfair) questions are percolating if he can win the big one. And Jordan Binnington’s Olympic performance reminded GMs that he’s a big-game goalie, so will St. Louis trade him?

I might get on the ice today–the first time with a stick in my hands in 15 years. If you see me, mum’s the word. Please and thanks.

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Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Penguins recalled Avery Hayes Monday morning, but we came to learn that it’s a more complicated call-up than we first thought. It might be for a few days, or it might be for good. Sidney Crosby will play a role in that decision. So, here is the Penguins’ practice, the new lines, and the Penguins’ situation.

Steelers Now: It’s combine week, so the geeks are out in full force. I cannot believe this event has become such a media covered phenomena. But it is, so our Derrick Bell laid out the top three story lines to watch for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now

Philly Hockey Now: I’ll start with one of our own. Will James did a great job of digging through potential trades for young players, draft picks whose rights are going to expire, and otherwise available youth for Flyers trade targets.

Sportsnet: The rumor roundup. Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen is again available. And the St. Louis Blues could be busy bees for the next 10 days until the NHL trade deadline.

TSN: Oh, the social media comments and hot takes have been something. Team USA players have been invited to the White House, but Toronto plays in Tampa Bay on Wednesday. So, when will Matthews return for Toronto?

It should be as simple as Americans win gold. Go to White House. Fans are happy their player is being honored. But it’s not, is it?

The Athletic ($): Trade targets for the Edmonton Oilers, who have acquired defensemen at two of the last three deadlines. Right shots wanted.

TSN video: Why I love trips to Canada–you can watch hockey content all day. Will a GM step up and make the big deal for Binnington?

And … can Connor McDavid win the big one?

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