The death of American hockey player Adam Johnson from a skate cut to the neck during a game in England has led to plenty of talk about how to prevent laceration injuries on the ice.

The Chicago Blackhawks acquired their latest generational talent along with a big dose of speed in one of the NHL’s largest draft hauls.

A single ping-pong ball could have a ripple effect beyond the Chicago Blackhawks, the Anaheim Ducks, the Columbus Blue Jackets or another lucky NHL team that's looking to turn a dismal season into a blue-chip player.