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• Jeff Carter's day with the Cup included a trip down memory lane. But he went one step further than just going to the rink he played at as a child. He also donned the jersey he wore as a child. Either that, or he's holding up the giant Stanley Cup fountain from Times Square and he recently became a giant. • Also living in the past: Jeff Carter's Dad, whose place is decorated like he's still a twenty-something bachelor. [ Reddit Hockey ] • Henrik Zetterberg's second love is apparently confectioning. He has Royal Swedish Snowball treats, and guess what: He brought enough for everybody! [ Freep ] • Terry Pegula has shown that he will not be outbid when it comes to free agents he wants. Whether that's good or bad is up for debate, but hey. [ Buffalo Wins ] • The Red Wings have offered Carlo Colaiacovo a two-year deal. [ MLive ] • George McPhee didn't expect Dale Hunter to play so defensively. He goes on to say he prefers to leave coaches alone, perhaps due to a fear of more unexpected defensiveness? [ SB Nation ] • Congratulations to On the Forecheck for being named the third-best blog in Nashville. Watch your ass, Style Blueprint. [ On the Forecheck ] • Meanwhile, in other labor strife, Taylor Hall, on why junior hockey players need a union: "I had a great time [with the Windsor Spitfires] and can't say enough good things about them, but I was making $44 a week. It is a little bit unfair." [ Calgary Herald ]