Afternoon Delight: News and Notes

Sarah Palin isn’t only costing the Republicans any real chance in the election, she’s indirectly causing the St. Louis Blues to play without their starting netminder too.
The game is faster than it has ever been, writes Tim Wharnsby.
Chuck Kobasew was back on the ice for the Bruins this morning and is hoping to return to the line-up in the near future.
Steven Reinprecht will be a healthy scratch for the Coyotes tonight.
Here are the Jackets’ lines for tonight’s game.
Marty Turco gets the start for the Stars tonight.
Chris Higgins will make his season debut for Les Habitants tonight in Montreal.
Bryan Allen is going to be out for a few months with a knee injury.
Owen Nolan (leg) is going to play for the Wild tonight.
Brian Boucher is starting tonight for the Sharks.
Steve Stamkos is going to take on more responsibility in Tampa.