Your savory breakfast links:
- The big (non-All Star) news yesterday: The NHL is making their long-awaited return to the Olympics starting in 2026. [NHL, AP, WaPo]
- But first, in place of the All-Star Game next season, a little midseason tournament pitting four nations against each other. [NHL]
- Tom Wilson chatted with the media ahead of last night’s Skills Competition, talking about returning to his hometown as an All Star and his journey as a player. [Monumental, THN]
- Wilson wasn’t suited up last night, but he has been busy, visiting the CN Tower and signing souvenirs for fans…including far too many Penguins jerseys. Fascinating. [Caps video (CN Tower, red carpet)]
- Don’t forget, the All-Star Game featuring Wilson kicks off at 3 p.m. today, with Wilson’s Team MacKinnon up first against Team McDavid. Let’s go, Willy! [NHL]
- Last night’s Skills Competition was reimagined with the help of Connor McDavid – and after a highly entertaining evening overall, the man himself took home the prize. [NHL, AP, WaPo]
- Meanwhile at the Mascot Game, one eagle paid homage to another:
- What should the Caps be looking to do at this year’s trade deadline? [NoVa Caps]
- Checking in on some of the prospects in the CHL and in Hershey. [NoVa Caps (and again)]
- Finally, we leave you with goalie hugs. Just because.