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Bogosian returns for Sabres; All-Star Game format; Zubrus on PTO with Sharks (Puck Headlines)

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Noah Syndergaard / Instagram
Noah Syndergaard / Instagram

• New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard enjoyed himself after last night’s Islanders-Coyotes game. [Instagram]

• Zach Bogosian returns for the Buffalo Sabres tonight and Evander Kane skated for the first time since his injury. [Buffalo Hockey Beat]

• The NHL is expected to announce the 2016 All-Star Game format on Wednesday. Will it be the usual 17-16 5-on-5 yawnfest or a 3-on-3 tournament that’s been rumored for a while? [Sportsnet]

• In search of depth up front, the San Jose Sharks have brought in Dainius Zubrus on a tryout. [Mercury News]

• Sean McIndoe argues that the solution to fix scoring issues in the NHL isn’t for referees to call more penalties. [ESPN]

• Rating Marc-Andre Fleury’s season and wondering whether he’s been lucky or great. [Sportsnet]

• Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Penguins could help Fleury out with some upgrades on the blueline. [Pensburgh]

• One month into his tenure with the Detroit Red Wings, Mike Green is still adjusting to his new team. [SI.com]

• If the salary cap goes up a small amount this off-season, will big-name free agents still be able to cash in? [Spector’s Hockey]

• On the debate of shrinking goalie pads and protecting the netminders vs. increasing scoring in the NHL. [Odds and Ends]

• Chatting with U.S. hockey and Connecticut Whale star Kelli Stack. [The Hockey Writers]

• What’s it like to shadow our boy Jeff Marek around the Sportsnet studios? Let’s find out! [The Hockey Guys]

• Explaining the Minnesota Wild's success in the face-off circle this season. [Wild Xtra]

• Great moment here as a 90-year old World War II veteran sings “O Canada” before a North Bay Battalion OHL game. [Buzzing the Net]

• Looking at Tuesday’s games in the Pacific Division and the 1969 occupation of Alcatraz. [The Royal Half]

• Chatting with Lubomir Visnovsky as he returns to the game of hockey with HC Slovan of the KHL. [IIHF]

• Listing 10 reasons why the Hartford Whalers will return! More "Brass Bonanza," please. [Examiner]

• Keep an eye on these depth guys who may be able to help your fantasy hockey team. [Dobber Hockey]

• Jacob Trouba is off to a slow start with the Winnipeg Jets. How can they fix that? [Jets Nation]

• Finally, here’s a pretty sweet goal by Dmitry Vorobyov in the KHL:

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