NHL Morning Papers (Wednesday Edition): Lots of blame to go around in Toronto, Patrick Marleau hasn’t let loss of “C” affect him and will Theoren Fleury push to have charges pressed against Graham James?

• After crashing into the boards on Sunday, luckily Todd Marchant will be okay to play in the Ducks’ next game.
• In Atlanta, here is an interview with netminder Ondrej Pavelec.
• Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe says the Bruins’ heads need fixing in Boston.
• “I really think the road will help us,” said Bruins winger Mark Recchi, as his team gets ready to head out of town.
• The Sabres generated 37 shots against the Red Wings and steamrolled the defending Western Conference champions in the process, writes John Vogl.
• While the Sabres were victorious, Thomas Vanek was suffered an upper-body injury which will keep him out for weeks, not days.
• The Flames cannot hold a lead, writes Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun.
• “At least our mindset was right coming into the game,” said Brent Sutter after his team’s 2-1 loss in Columbus.
• George Johnson of the Calgary Herald discusses whether Theoren Fleury will push to have charges pressed against Graham James?

What's next for Theoren Fleury? (Picture courtesy of cbc.ca)

• Sure the Hurricanes want revenge for last season’s playoff loss to Pittsburgh, but they also realize it is just one game.
• Both Erik Cole and Joni Pitkanen will not be in the lineup when the Hurricanes face the Penguins.
• Tonight marks Nikolai Khabibulin’s return to Chicago, writes Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune.
• The Avalanche may have their doubters, but the team outplayed the Leafs in every aspect of the game last night, writes Adrian Dater.
• In the Avalanche’s game, John-Michael Liles hurt his shoulder, and Dater thinks it could be serious.
• The Blue Jackets actually scored four times last night, but only two goals counted and the team still beat Calgary, explains Aaron Portzline.
• The addition for Anton Stralman has really helped the Blue Jackets’ power play.
• The Stars want rookie Jamie Benn to stop deferring to his linemates and, instead, shoot the puck more.
• The Wings did not look good in yesterday’s loss to the Sabres, writes George Sipple.
• The Red Wings have been outskated and outhustled in four of their five games, opines Chris McCoskey.
• Oilers forward Marc Pouliot will be out of the lineup for eight to ten weeks after undergoing hernia surgery.
• In more injury news, Steve Staios is battling a concussion.
• The top two lines in Florida have been a complete disappointment so far, writes George Richards of the Miami Herald.
• Scott Clemmensen may make his Florida Panthers debut on Friday night.
• In the L.A. Times, Kings color guy Jim Fox provides his take on the Kings’ season thus far.
• In Minnesota, Todd Richards has decided to change his defense pairings moving forward, reports Michael Russo.
• Mike Cammalleri tells the Montreal media not to read into every line change made by coach Jacques Martin.
• Meanwhile, here is the latest from the Georges Laraque commercial controversy.

Georges Laraque apologized for partaking in a commercial for an alcholic beverage. (Picture courtesy of cyberpresse)

• Predators coach Barry Trotz explains what goes into his starting goaltender decisions.
• In injury news, J.P. Dumont will not play tonight versus Dallas.
• Jacques Lemaire has some interesting comments about playing for Scotty Bowman.
• On the other hand, Scotty Bowman had some nice things to say about Lemaire the player.
• Meantime, Patrik Elias is closing in on a return to the lineup.
• The Rangers have been rolling, but they’d love to get Chris Higgins going too.
• John Tortorella’s system maximizes Wade Redden’s skills, explains Larry Brooks.

Wade Redden's play has been much improved over last season. (Picture courtesy of globesports.com)

• Eric Karlsson may be heading to the AHL when Filip Kuba returns to the lineup.
• The Senators have to improve on the power play.
• John Stevens is hoping that some sailboating will bring his group of players closer together.
• Dave “The Hammer” Schultz is heading into the Flyers’ Hall-of-Fame.
• Similar to the end of last season, Chris Kunitz is in a scoring slump.
• With Marc-Andre Fleury and Cam Ward facing off, could you say these are the two best Canadian goalies playing today?
• Patrick Marleau lost the “C” before the season began, but his play has only been terrific so far.
• Andy Murray seems a little bit worried about all the expectations surrounding his team this season.
• Youngster James Wright continues to quietly fit in with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
• The Lightning is sitting atop the division and one reason for that success has been the maturation of Steven Stamkos.
• “We’ve got to relax and do a complete reset,” said Leafs coach Ron Wilson after the team’s sixth loss in a row.
• The entire team is currently underperforming, writes Lance Hornby.
• Jeff Blair wonders who deserves the blame in Leafland?
• With two significant injuries, do the Canucks suddenly have a depth issue?
• In Washington, the Capitals need to start playing better in the third period.

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