**Note: We apologize for not posting the morning papers on Sunday. There was a scheduling conflict and some miscommunication that led to the papers mistakenly not getting done.**
Mike Cammalleri is excited about returning to Calgary. (Picture courtesy of yahoo.com)
- The Canes didn’t exactly start the season on a good note, but the news got worse yesterday with word that Erik Cole is out for 4-6 weeks with a broken leg.
- “I don’t think we look at the negatives about starting overseas or being tired,” said Blackhawkws winger Kris Versteeg.
- Newcomer Craig Anderson has been terrific for the Avalanche through the team’s first two games.
- The Blue Jackets don’t have it easy, as the team is playing on the road in three home openers (Vancouver, San Jose, Phoenix) this week.
- Anton Stralman should be ready to play for Columbus on Thursday in San Jose.
- Here are the Blue Jackets’ projected lines for tonight’s contest.
- Matt Niskanen wants to become a top line defenseman and so far new coach Marc Crawford likes what he sees.
- The Red Wings know that they need to be a heck of a lot better defensively than they were in Stockholm.
- Even with their early season struggles, do not expect the Wings to suddenly panic.
- Nothing is going to be given to Sam Gagner by new coach Pat Quinn and the youngster understands that.
- Panthers winger Rusty Olesz wants to put last season behind him and just move forward.
- With Dominic Moore now in Florida, it looks like he’ll play on the team’s third line between Radek Dvorak and the aforementioned Olesz.
- The Kings have to do a better job of facing adversity, said coach Terry Murray.
- Todd Richards knows of Pierre-Marc Bouchard’s talents but he wants to see consistency in his game.
- Wild fans may be surprised to see Nick Schultz on the power play tonight but that will be the case, writes Michael Russo.
- With so many injuries on defense already, Yannick Weber is checking in for the Habs, writes Pat Hickey.
- If Colin Wilson looks good when he returns from injury, the Nashville prospect may stay up with the big club.
- Martin Brodeur has made some adjustments to his game for the team’s second contest of the season versus the Rangers.
- In good news, Patrik Elias is slated to get back on the ice this week.
- In an interesting development, Chris Drury has been taken off the Rangers’ power play.
Chris Drury has been removed from the Rangers power play. (Picture courtesy of NY Daily News)
Dave Tippett is making a difference in Phoenix. (Picture courtesy of Clear Channel)