On the Beat: Cold war hockey between Nashville/Columbus, His reputation as a ‘trapping coach’ really bothers NJ Devils’ Jacques Lemaire, Will Oilers fans boo Mike Comrie?

The news as being reported by team beat writers this afternoon:

• Jonas Hiller is not taking anything for granted and won’t rest on the success of last season’s post season runs writes Curtis Zupke of the Orange County Register.
• The Bruins have unveiled the Winter Classic jersey and it appears that reaction is mixed. 

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• Chip Alexander of the News & Observer reports that the younger Canes are taking these pre-season games seriously as there are still opportunites to make the roster.
• Is there a cold war brewing between Columbus and Nashville, as Tom Reed of the Columbus Dispatch reports that neither team will release their respective rosters.
• David Staples of the Edmonton Journal won’t boo Mike Comrie in his return, but will Oiler fans have the same attitude towards the former/current player.
• Rich Chere of The Star-Ledger is reporting that his reputation as a ‘trapping coach’ really bothers NJ Devils’ Jacques Lemaire.
• While he might be regarded as a good teammate for going after Calgary’s Dion Phanuef after his monster hit on New York’s Kyle Okposo yesterday, Pascal Morency has been suspended indefinetly.
• It appears the Senators are taking a play out of the Penguins playbook as prized Senators rookie Erik Karlsson is now living with Daniel Alfredsson.
• Empty Netters takes a look at all departed Pittsburgh Penguins and today they euligize Petr Sykora.

  (Photo: Post Gazette)

• Damien Cox offers his take on the current situation with the NHLPA and Paul Kelly.