Panther Parkway Headlines: Kassian Mocks Ganger, Stamkos Skating, NHL Logo Evolution, and More!

What better way to spend your afternoon than catching up on all of last night’s amazing NHL action that you may have missed! Here are the top stories and videos from all of yesterday’s action around the NHL.

• Video: After breaking his tibia on November 11, Steven Stamkos is already back on the ice and skating.

• Scientists believe hockey players may communicate by banging sticks against boards. [The Onion]

• Video: Zack Kassian mocks Sam Gagner’s face shield, protecting jaw Kassian broke. [Puck Daddy]

• Fun List: 24 Reasons Why Hockey Players Are Actually Big, Cuddly Sweethearts. [Buzzfeed]

• Negotiations between the Maple Leafs and Dion Phaneuf are heating up. [Sportsnet]

• Veteran forward Jamal Mayers announced his retirement after 14 NHL seasons. [TSN]

• Check out the evolution of NHL logo designs. [Logo Tod]

• How close are the Phoenix Coyotes to being an elite team? [Sunbelt Hockey Journal]

• Dallas Stars’ forward Ray Whitney is battling through his worst slump in 22 seasons. [Puck Daddy]

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