On the Beat: Backlund staying in North America

What team beat writers are saying this afternoon:

• Here are the Bruins lines from practice this morning.  Lucic not at practice, not sure why.
• Mikael Backlund is staying in North America and playing in the WHL.  Bob McKenzie is rarely wrong.
• Rick Nash’s injury has put his status in question over the weekend.  They cannot afford to lose him.
• Mike Modano has made the All-Star team.  Good for him.
• Here are the Devils lines from practice today.  Zubrus not at practice.
• Scott Gomez calls himself out.  I agree.
• Chris Clark is not injured for the Capitals.  Not what was originally believed.