Your savory breakfast links:

● Could Mike Haviland be the front-runner for the Caps' vacant head-coaching gig? [CSNW, SB Nation DC]

● But should Jon Cooper be the guy? [Nosebleeds]

● Speaking of that vacancy, it looks like Dale Hunter is once again gainfully employed, and you'll never guess where (unless you've been paying any attention). [LFP, WashTimes, CSNW, Puck Daddy, Backhand Shelf, Buzzing the Net]

● Rounding out the coaching notes, Dean Evason is the new bench boss in AHL Milwaukee. Best of luck to him. [WaPo, WashTimes, CSNW, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, SB Nation DC, RMNB, RtR, On the Forcheck (Preds)]

● It's always interesting to hear Ross Mahoney's thoughts on scouting and the draft, and with a draft coming up this weekend, what great timing! [Dump 'n Chase (and check out the Caps Draft Guide here)]

● A Southeast Divisonal Draft preview. [NHL.com]

● What CBA uncertainty means for an already uncertain future for the Caps. [SB Nation DC]

● Speaking of the CBA (sorta), season-ticket renewals are... strong. [Sporting News]

● The day in year-end reviews:

○ Alexander Semin... [RMNB, and yes, it's everything you'd hoped it would be and more]

○ ... and Dmitry Orlov. [CSNW]

● Looking back at Caps history with a franchise legend. [Capitals Voice]

● Four words that could scare Caps management: "Hey, Ovi's in Holland!" [SB Nation DC]

● Here's a Rink sticktap for Matt Hendricks, who is lacing 'em up in Minnesota tonight for a good cause. [Defending the Blue Line]

● Finally, oh, hey, it's Joe Corvo's birthday - blow out the candles and wish for employment!