Hittin’ the Links: Trending Videos & The Wild Players Staying Sharp

Hockey fans all over North America are finding new ways to cope with the fact that they can not watch the game at the highest level.  Some take to Twitter to banter with other fans while other take to NHL ’13 and simulate a mock draft that has the Vancouver Canucks winning the cup.  And others grab a video camera and poke endless fun at the NHL, more specifically, Gary Bettman.  Be sure to check out the last link, it is quite comical in this time of no-hockey. Enjoy the links.

Defending the Blue Line will host  an NHL Players Charity Game and Jersey Auction on Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. at Mariucci Arena. Check out all the details here. 

Meanwhile, the Canadian Press caught up with many of the Wild’s locked out players who are trying to stay sharp during these painful times.

A trending video that shows you what San Jose Sharks forward, Logan Couture can do with a driveway, a clean garage door and 800 pucks.

And finally, check out these videos  that two Anaheim Ducks’ fans made.  They may not win an Oscar for their acting, but it’s pretty damn funny none the less courtesy of Puck Daddy.

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