What team beat writers are saying this afternoon:
- The Bruins have returned Vladimir Sobotka to the AHL. Just a numbers move, he will back with the big club on the weekend.
- Craig Rivet returned to the Sabres line-up last night against New Jersey. He came back a little earlier than originally anticipated. Nonetheless, it is only good news for Buffalo.
- Scott Walker (hand) will return to the Hurricanes’ line-up to play the Maple Leafs tonight. Will give the Hurricanes a nice boost.
- The Capitals had new forward lines and defense pairings at practice today. Chris Clark has been demoted to the fourth line.
- Is it Steve Mason time in Columbus? As Porzline points out, it probably is.
- More injury details on Paul Martin and Brian Rolston. The Devils need these guys back in their line-up a.s.a.p because they are now without Brodeur for quite a while.
- Cory Stillman (concussion) could be out for the Panthers’ entire west coast road trip. Big loss for the Panthers both in the leadership and offensive production departments.
