Joe Sakic will be out of the Avalanche line-up for six weeks with a herniated disc. Obviously the Avs, who have been having trouble consistently creating offense, will miss his scoring and leadership skills.
James Mirtle thinks Ron Francis is being groomed to eventually become head coach of the Hurricans. That appears like it is certainly on the team’s radar.
Daniel Briere will be out of the Flyers’ line-up for at least a month with a groin injury. He just can’t stay healthy.
It looks like Sean Avery’s time with the Stars is on thin ice. Rightfully so.