The Coast-to-Coast: Whalers owner eyes Chatham for relocation

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WHL

Vancouver Giants winger Ty Ronning was back skating with his teammates for the first time since breaking his collar bone in the pre-season. (Vancouver Province)

Moose Jaw Warriors goaltender Zach Sawchenko has learned to grin and (teddy) bear it. Says the netminder: "I don't want to see anymore Teddies on the ice for quite some time," he said with a smile. "It's all for a good cause, though. As much as I hate seeing Teddies flying down after you get scored on, it's for a good cause so I'll let it slide." (Calgary Sun)

And speaking of the Teddy Bear Toss, the grinch-like Everett Silvertips are the only team in the WHL that doesn’t hold the event – which helps charities and children in need with gifts for the holidays. (Everett Herald)

New Saskatoon Blades owner Mike Priestner says he’s in for the long haul of rebuilding and not for just a quick fix to his team’s woes. (Saskatoon Star Phoenix)

Goaltender Stuart Skinner has finally given fans in Lethbridge something to cheer about with his stellar play. (BTN)

The Prince George Cougars are turning things around. "When you beat Kelowna in their barn you know you can beat anybody in the league and I think the guys were ready for [Saturday's game]," said Cougars assistant coach Roman Vopat. (Prince George Citizen)

The Regina Pats seem to have their offence and their defence on the same page. (CJME)

OHL

Longtime Whalers owner Peter Karmanos says he’d like to “hopefully” move his OHL franchise from Plymouth, Mich. to Chatham, Ont.  (Chatham Daily News, Chatham-Kent Sports Network)

Alex DeBrincat has come a long way since being scouted by Erie Otters GM Sherry Bassin in the desolate Taffy Abel Arena in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. "I thought he was going to be a good player," said Bassin. "I didn't know that he was going to be this good." (Waterloo Region Record)

Montreal Canadiens star P.K. Subban says his younger brother Jordan – the Belleville Bulls star defenceman – will be “the best of all of us.” (Toronto Sun)

Former Ottawa 67’s winger Brodie Beard is one of the newest members of the North Bay Police Service. (North Bay Today)

Connor McDavid! is helping the kids through Canadian Tire. (Stockhouse.com)

Speaking of the Erie Otters captain, Connor McDavid! is scheduled to see his hand specialist today. If all goes well, the cast on his right hand is scheduled to be removed. (CBC Video)

QMJHL

The Halifax Mooseheads aren't the powerhouse they once were... maybe it's time for GM Cam Russell to move some assets for the future? (Halifax Chronicle-Herald)

BTN's Mike Sanderson breaks down the trade which sent talented forward Vladimir Tkachev to the Memorial Cup host Quebec Remparts from the Moncton Wildcats. (BTN)

Here's another look at the trade en francais. (Journal de Quebec)

It's been a tough go in the west divison as team try to jockey for position prior to the holiday trade freeze. (Journal de Montreal - en francais)