Quick episode of Cold Stove this week ahead of the holiday break to get you the latest from around the league with NHLRumorsDaily aka NRD and Brett Merriman. 

- Did NRD get outed on Twitter?

- Torts vs. Hayes

- Brett will NOT be attending the Sabres game...

- New Jersey falling back to Earth?

- World Juniors next week 

- Gifting teams something for Christmas 

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