Tuesday Sharks Links: Burns picks up two more points in Team Canada win

Your daily assortment of links to news and analysis from around the hockey world.

  • He still hasn't scored a goal yet at the World Championships but Sharks defenseman Brent Burns added two more assists in Team Canada's 10-1 rout of Austria today, bringing his total to seven helpers in seven games. [IIHF]
  • Terry Jones interviews Todd McLellan on his interest in Edmonton as the Oilers reportedly close in on hiring the former San Jose head coach. [Edmonton Sun]
  • An emergency appendectomy will keep Lightning forward Ryan Callahan out of tonight's pivotal Game 6 between Tampa Bay and Montreal. [Raw Charge]
  • Sean McIndoe on how the Canadiens can finally work towards making some history in that game after decades of dwelling on past greatness. [Grantland]
  • With his team having blown a 3-1 series lead over the Rangers, Alex Ovechkin guaranteed the Capitals will win Game 7 in Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. [SB Nation]
  • Are bigger nets really the right way to fix the NHL's lack of scoring? [Puck Daddy]/