On the Beat: Modano goes off

What team beat writers are saying this afternoon:

• Scott Walker (hand) could return to the Hurricanes line-up this week. The team misses his grit and leadership.
• R.J. Umberger has been moved back to the top line in Columbus. These lines change almost daiiy.
• Mike Modano is very angry with the way his teammates have been acting on the ice. You have to respect what Modano is saying; he is a Stanley Cup champion for a reason.
• The Devils will be without Paul Martin tonight due to “upper body soreness”.  The Devils are without Brodeur, Martin and Greene. Ouch.
• Alexander Ovechkin talks about seeing his grandfather.  We wish his grandfather the best of health.