Evan’s Daily: Rantanen Dunks Crosby, Nichushkin and Byram Look Ready

Mikko Rantanen sends Sidney Crosby into the dunk tank at the All-Star Skills competition, and Valeri Nichushkin and Bowen Byram look like they’re ready to get back to game action.

That, and the latest NHL news and NHL trade rumors in your Colorado Hockey Now Evan’s Daily.

Colorado Hockey Now

Watch as Rantanen sends Sidney Crosby into the water.

Back in Denver, both Nichushkin and Byram keep grinding away with skills coach Shawn Allard in hopes of being ready to play on Tuesday.

Does a trade for reclamation project Jesse Puljujarvi even make sense for the Colorado Avalanche at the deadline?

Because I feel compelled too, I’ll share the film room of Cale Makar and Devon Toews again.

National Hockey Now

Pittsburgh: The Penguins decided to keep the core together last summer. Was that the right move?

Boston: An NHL Insider believes David Pastrnak has the Bruins cornered.

San Jose: Erik Karlsson‘s daughter stole the show at the Skill competition.

New York Islanders: A QMJHL coach believes that Mat Barzal would benefit from a move to the wing.

Vegas: The Golden Knights could target several depth players before the deadline.

Washington: Crosby and Ovechkin combined with Alex’s son to create a great moment in the breakaway challenge.

Montreal: Comparables for a new contract for Cole Caufield.