Captain Serious is ready to talk about the issues.

Chicago Blackhawks leader Jonathan Toews took to Instagram on Friday to voices his thoughts on climate change, writing: "Whether you're super pumped that we are putting 'Americans first' or you are absolutely outraged at the idea that we are taking yet another step backwards in dealing with a major global problem, the only way to solve this argument is to try and set your own agenda aside and see how this affects everybody."

Toews' post comes one day after the U.S. government pulled its support of the Paris Accord, an international agreement aimed at reducing global warming and greenhouse gas emissions.

"The only lie we tell ourselves is that we are more special than other life forms on the planet," the post continues. "Well, we're not. Even if we weren't responsible for any major climate catastrophes heading our way, shouldn't we still do our part to preserve what we have left?"

It's not the first time Toews used social media to voice his opinions, taking to Twitter last year to talk about the benefits of growing your own food.

Here's the full post:

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Randy Carlyle won't be a lame duck next season.

The Anaheim Ducks signed the head coach to a one-year contract extension through the 2018-19 campaign with an option for 2019-20, the club announced Friday.

Carlyle guided the Ducks to the Western Conference Final after leading them to their fifth consecutive Pacific Division title in his first season back behind the Anaheim bench.

"We made great strides this past season and clearly Randy was at the center of that," Ducks general manager Bob Murray said in a statement. "He's committed to this organization and to winning another Stanley Cup. Extending his contract was an easy decision for us."

Carlyle is the franchise's all-time leader in coaching wins with 319 victories in 598 regular-season games, 516 of which came in his first stint with the organization from 2005 to 2011.

The Ducks also announced Friday that assistant coaches Trent Yawney and Rich Preston will also be back next season, as will Todd Marchant, the team's director of player development and special projects.

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That's a lower-body injury, alright.

Pittsburgh Penguins center Nick Bonino is a game-time decision for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday, but that may be a touch optimistic based on his visible condition Friday.

Bonino was hurt blocking a shot in Game 2. He's officially day to day, according to the club.

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Sidney Crosby says the Pittsburgh Penguins aren't using P.K. Subban's Game 3 guarantee as bulletin-board material.

"Nobody has really talked about it, to be honest," Crosby told reporters Friday. "I think we know that this time of year, there's no shortage of motivation. I think going into this situation, we expect their best game. We expect a desperate team. It's not something we've discussed. I think at this point you're motivated enough. We know we've got to be ready for tomorrow."

Subban guaranteed his Nashville Predators would win Game 3 after a 4-1 loss in Game 2 on Wednesday night, doubling down on the statement Friday by saying he feels even more confident about a win after a night of rest.

Crosby and the Penguins won the first two games of the championship round, but he says there are still areas in which he can improve.

"I've got to win more faceoffs," he said Friday. "That will go a long way for our possession. ... It comes down to execution. We have to be patient."

Crosby was 10-for-29 in the faceoff circle in Game 2 after going 16-for-27 in Game 1.

Game 3 goes Saturday night as the series shifts to Tennessee.

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Jim Montgomery is pulling out of the race.

The University of Denver coach has removed his name from consideration to become the next head coach of the Florida Panthers, Montgomery told The Denver Post on Friday.

Montgomery had a second interview with the Panthers last month but has decided to remain with Denver, which he led to the NCAA championship this season. The 47-year-old has spent the past three seasons with Denver.

"My family and I are very happy here," Montgomery told Mike Chambers of the Post.

Montgomery's NHL playing career concluded in 2002 after stints with St. Louis, Philadelphia, Montreal, San Jose, and Dallas.

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Stomp your feet or plug your ears; either reaction would be totally justifiable upon hearing the latest hockey-related ditty from Billy Ray Cyrus.

In advance of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final - the first ever to be hosted by the Nashville Predators - the country music star has penned a song called "Bring the Stanley Cup to Tennessee."

Based on the fact the Predators find themselves in an 0-2 hole at the hands of the Pittsburgh Penguins, they may want to blast Miley Cyrus' "The Climb" in the locker room instead.

- With h/t to Rolling Stone

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The Boston Bruins appear ready to lock up David Pastrnak.

On the heels of a breakout season, the young winger is set to become a restricted free agent, but general manager Don Sweeney - who's attending the NHL's draft combine in Buffalo - appears hopeful in regards to mutually agreeing upon a long-term deal.

Related: Projecting David Pastrnak's next contract

Pastrnak ranked second on the Bruins in goals (34) and total points (70) over 75 games during the regular season, but managed only two goals and two assists in six playoff games.

Among all potential RFA's, Pastrnak ranked first in goals, and trailed only Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl in points, according to Cap Friendly.

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Predators defenseman P.K. Subban is excited about taking the ice in Nashville for Saturday's Game 3.

"I think it'll be one of the best sports atmospheres, definitely in NHL history," he said Friday, according to Greg Wyshynski of Yahoo! Sports.

Bridgestone Arena should be electric as Nashville hosts its first Stanley Cup Final game ever. Tickets have been going for absurd amounts of money - some for more than $10,000, while seats in the nosebleeds will set you back more than $1,000.

Subban has also guaranteed the "Smashville" crowd a win.

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The Grand Rapids Griffins weren't the only big winners Saturday at Van Andel Arena.

During the second intermission of the Griffins' 4-2 win over the San Jose Barracuda, which secured their ticket to the Calder Cup Finals, the Zamboni driver took a few laps around with his girlfriend by his side before stopping at center ice and proposing.

This is the second proposal at Van Andel Arena in recent months. In March, a woman popped the question to her boyfriend while on the kiss cam.

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Pittsburgh Penguins forward Nick Bonino will be a game-time decision for Saturday's Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, head coach Mike Sullivan announced Friday.

Bonino is day to day with a lower-body injury that came in Game 2 which is believed to have been the result of blocking a P.K. Subban one-timer.

Despite going pointless in Game 2, Bonino has been an important cog for the Penguins in the final as he tallied two of his four postseason goals in Game 1.

The Penguins can take a 3-0 series lead over the Nashville Predators with a win.

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