On the Beat: Martin Brodeur at 90%

What team beat writers are saying this afternoon:

• The lines from Capitals practice today.  Kozlov back skating.
• Don Brennan defends Chris Neil’s hockey playing ability.  I agree with Brennan here.
• Martin Brodeur says he feels he’s at 90%.  As he gets better, the rest of the Eastern Conference gets progressively more nervous.
• A couple lineup notes from Bruins practice.  The team is hoping Ryder isn’t out too long.
• The Ducks really miss Sammy Pahlsson.  Players like Pahlsson are under appreciated until they get hurt and fans see how much the team misses them.