Here are the morning papers for Tuesday the 10th of February:
- Curtis Zupke tells readers about Doug Shearer and John Allaway, the Ducks’ equipment managers and unsung heroes. On the ice, Brett Festerling says he has completed his feeling out process of the NHL.
- John Anderson has used a ton of different line combinations this season.
- The details are hazy on Michael Ryder’s facial surgery, writes Kevin Paul Dupont. The Boston Herald evaluates the Bruins/Sharks tilt tonight.
- Tim Kennedy and the Portland Pirates are going to play a game in Buffalo against the Albany River Rats, so the many family members and friends of Kennedy are expected to fill the seats.
- Matthew Lombardi played a really strong game for the Flames on Monday, as they defeated the struggling Habs 6-2 at the Saddledome. In fact, Lombardi was Ian Busby’s first star. You can see which team dominated last night’s game just by looking at the shot totals.
- Saturday was quite a day for new Hurricanes forward Jussi Jokinen.
- Chicago forward Adam Burish has been terrific since returning from his toe injury.
- Colarado defenseman Ruslan Salei is very quirky but that is why his teammates love him. Milan Hejduk will play tonight versus Columbus.
- Aaron Portzline says the Jackets need to play like they did on Saturday all the time. Steve Mason will not play tonight but may return Friday.
- The Stars understand they have to keep working hard or they could find themselves back out of the playoffs.
- The Wings have gone back to the dominant Datsyuk/Zetterberg combination. Who says the Wings can’t sign Hossa and Franzen?
- Shawn Horcoff thinks he will be ready for tomorrow night’s tilt versus the Habs. The Oilers know that they aren’t in the same position they were in last season.
- Panthers winger Radek Dvorak sat out practice yesterday with a twisted knee.
- Drew Doughty is exceeding expectations in Los Angeles, writes Jill Painter.
- Brian Stensaas tells readers about the Wild penalty box heckler.
- The Habs’ six-game road trip started off with a tough 6-2 loss at the Saddledome, writes Dave Stubbs. Craig Conroy tells a great story about training camp with Patrick Roy.
- There is no guarantee that Ryan Jones will be with the Predators for the rest of the season and not back in the AHL, but as of right now he is working hard and earning the respect of his teammates and linemates.
- “I don’t know what their plan is. But I never expected to play one game and sit one game. I’m going to want to play a lot, just to get back,” said Devils netminder Martin Brodeur.
- With injuries on the back-end, some young Islanders are getting a chance to prove their worth.
- Forget needing Sean Avery, with the way the Rangers are struggling, Steve Zipay of Newsday says the team needs Mario Lemieux in his prime. More information on the Avery situation. For some reason Larry Brooks continues to think Sean Avery will be the cure for the Rangers.
- Are Dany Heatley and Cory Clouston not getting along? Read more about Ray Emery’s recent crazy story here.
- The Flyers are hoping to have Mike Richards and Scottie Upshall back in the lineup on Thursday.
- The Coyotes are expecting Martin Hanzal (shoulder) to be back in the lineup next week. Keith Yandle is doing a good job of becoming an all-around defenseman.
- With San Jose visiting Pittsburgh tomorrw, the Pens don’t have much time to overthink the loss to the Wings. The Penguins continue to struggle on the power play.
- It is best versus best tonight in Boston, as the Sharks and Joe Thornton take the ice.
- Here are the details on Andy McDonald’s four-year contract extension with the Blues.
- Apparently Mike Smith has post-concussion syndrome.
- Dominic Moore has impressed many with his play for the Leafs this season. When the rookies have to pay, they cannot say much. Meanwhile, is Nikolai Antropov on his way out of town?
- Roberto Luongo talked himself into a good attitude for the Canucks. Mats Sundin better get ready for some real travel soon.
- Is the Verizon Center ice really that bad?
