January 8: NHL's Canadian conundrum, Winter Classic, Cale Makar dazzles, the Olympics, Hockey Diversity Alliance, Seattle Kraken

Matinee money, Canadian teams play with empty stands, coldest Winter Classic on record between Wild and Blues, Avalanche playing well out of the break, Cale Makar's OT game-winner, the Olympics, Sharks place Evander Kane on waivers, Hockey Diversity Alliance, Seattle Kraken coming to town soon, skate shortage and breaking hockey sticks, Cody McLeod