Speed Reads....

Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson has “put forward a motion to rename a one-block section of Abbott Street in front of Rogers Arena” after former NHL coach and exec Pat Quinn, who died on Nov. 23 (VANCOUVER SUN, 12/11).

Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has issued a formal opinion stating that it was constitutional "for Detroit Downtown Development Authority funds to be used" for a new Red Wings arena (AP, 12/11).

The Astros yesterday announced the date for an October '13 Taylor Swift concert at Minute Maid Park. After some fans noted the concert fell during MLB's postseason, the team tweeted out: "The date of the Taylor Swift 1989 tour show at #MMP is subject to change if it conflicts with an #Astros postseason home game" (THE DAILY).