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NHL Morning Papers (Thursday Edition): Mike Keenan knows Robyn Regehr wanted him out of town, Columbus changes top two lines and Leafs have no puck practice

In this morning’s papers, Leafs have a no puck practice, Miikka Kiprusoff’s improvment, Robyn Regehr’s struggles, the return of Sean O’Donnell, Carey Price gets pulled, long road trips ahead for Minnesota and Colorado and much more after the jump.

Robyn Regehr knows he can be better for the Flames. (Picture courtesy of tsn.ca)

Robyn Regehr knows he can be better for the Flames. (Picture courtesy of tsn.ca)

Tomas Vokoun doesn't mind a heavy workload. (Picture courtesy of cbc.ca)

Tomas Vokoun doesn't mind a heavy workload. (Picture courtesy of cbc.ca)

  • Jordan Leopold and Keith Ballard are happy to be playing together for the first since starring at the University of Minnesota.
  • In Los Angeles, the Kings are looking forward to having Sean O’Donnell back in the lineup, as the veteran defenseman returns from suspension tonight.
  • We let him down tonight,” said Canadiens defenseman Paul Mara about his team’s performance last night in Vancouver in front of Carey Price.
  • After a strong performance in Calgary the night before, the Habs reverted to old form last night in Vancouver and that is not a good thing, writes Pat Hickey.
  • The Wild has left for a five-game road trip to the West Coast and coach Todd Richards thinks the trip will be a good bonding experience.
  • Some experts believe making the playoffs in non-traditional hockey markets is more important than making the playoffs where hockey is everything, explains John Glennon.
  • If the Predators want to make the playoffs, they will need J.P. Dumont and Jordin Tootoo in the lineup on a regular basis, however, tonight both players will be sitting out with injuries.
  • Rich Chere of the Newark Star-Ledger says the Devils need to win two of three games on their upcoming road trip.
  • Donald Brashear is jacked up for his return to Washington tonight.
Donald Brashear returns to Washington tonight for the first time since leaving the time through free agency. (Picture courtesy of yahoo.com)

Donald Brashear returns to Washington tonight for the first time since leaving the time through free agency. (Picture courtesy of yahoo.com)

**The IllegalCurve.com Radio Show should be archived sometime early this afternoon. Last night’s guests were Tim Campbell of the Winnipeg Free Press and Chris Zelkovich of the Toronto Star**

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