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On the Beat: Jacques Lemaire hasn’t decided how much rest to give Brodeur, Cam Ward’s injury doesn’t look too serious and what happens when the NHL plays the AHL?

Lots of news from the beat writers this morning. Damien Cox gives a wrap up of all the news from Team Canada’s camp, Jacques Lemaire hasn’t decided how much rest to give Marty Brodeur, Ethan Moreau’s struggles on the penalty kill are examined, Rick Nash continues to impress, Cam Ward’s injury isn’t too serious, what happens when an NHL team plays an AHL team and are the Ducks fans the 19th best in the league?

Word from the Beat writers:

  • Chip Alexander is reporting that Cam Ward’s injury is not serious.
  • Rick Nash continues to impress writes Tom Reed of the Columbus Dispatch.
  • Have you ever wondered what it would be like if an NHL team played an AHL team?  Well wonder no longer as the Dallas Stars will be playing the Texas Stars writes Mike Heika of the Dallas News.
  • Dave Staples over at Cult of Hockey looks at Ethan Moreau’s struggles on the penalty kill.
  • Damien Cox from The Spin gives us a complete Team Canada wrap up.
  • News out of New Jersey is that Devils coach Jacques Lemaire still hasn’t decided how much rest to give Martin Brodeur this season writes Rich Chere of the Star Ledger.
  • While the manner in which these figures have been determined has been questioned (Puck Daddy the other day) are Ducks fans 19th best in the league?