NHL Morning Papers (Monday Edition): Senators to fire Hartsburg, Alexei Kovalev benched and Kris Draper to play 1000th game tonight

Here are the morning papers for Monday the 2nd of February:

• Shawn Thornton dropped the gloves on Sunday, then later scored the game-winner as the Bruins defeated the Habs 3-1 at the Bell Centre.  The Bruins’ played their best game in a couple of weeks, writes Stephen Harris.  The Bruins continue to make a point of .
• The Sabres feel they are tough enough this year to go into Anaheim and not get pushed around.
• The Flames could begin next season in Finland.  The Flames will be looking for scoreboard revenge tonight versus Colorado.  The Calgary Herald writers predict tonight’s game.
• Jonathan Toews thinks it is time for the Blackhawks to take their game to the next level.
• Adam Foote (triceps) will remain out of the lineup tonight versus Calgary.  Here are the Avalanche’s lines heading into tonight’s game.
• Managing Steve Mason’s mono will be a tricky proposition for the Blue Jackets.  The Blue Jackets have been shot down in the team’s pursuit of four consecutive rooke-of-the month awards.  Here are five questions with Rick Nash.
• Darryl Sydor is serving as a good mentor for Matt Niskanen.
• Apparently the Red Wings are trying their best to replicate last year’s Stanley Cup season.  Kris Draper will play his 1000th game tonight and in this article he touches on his favorite career memories.
• Tom Gilbert was victimized on both Predators goals yesterday afternoon, as the Oilers lost 2-1.  Did Edmonton do anything right? The Oilers intensity wasn’t very high on Sunday.  Speaking of intensity, Dustin Penner is target number one for Oilers fans when that topic arises.
• The Panthers have to stop trying to score the hilight reel goal and just get back to basics, writes George Richards.
• Cal Clutterbuck doesn’t agree with Don Cherry’s comments about his fighting tactics.
• Not only did the Habs lose to the Bruins, but Alexei Kovalev was benched and the team lost Robert Lang and Gillaume Latendresse to injury.
• After winning two of three in Western Canada, the Predators now sit only six points back of a playoff spot.
• John Madden thinks Brent Sutter will decide to return to the Devils next season.
• The Rangers are in desperate need of an identity, writes Larry Brooks.
• Craig Hartsburg’s days in Ottawa look to be over.
• Ed Moran of the Philadelphia Daily News thinks too many penalties are being called in the NHL today.
• The Penguins are striving to become more consistent down the stretch.  Meanwhile, Penguins GM Ray Shero is fully willing to make a deal to help his team.
• Could the Leafs be looking to add a second Schenn?  The Leafs want Tyler Kennedy suspended.
• The Sharks would be the team to open next season against the Flames in Finland.
• The Blues have a serious string of games on the horizon.  The question is who will be manning the nets for the Blues?
• Lightning GM Brian Lawton wants to see faster booth reviews.  Mark Recchi will decide on playing another season after the end of this season.
• Here are the results from the Canucks’ skills competition on Sunday.
• For a guy who doesn’t like early afternoon games, Alex Ovechkin faired just fine on Sunday.