On the Beat: Starters and Injuries

I was travelling so, as a result, On the Beat is a little late today. 

• Nathan Gerbe has been returned to the AHL by the Sabres.  He just hasn’t produced as they’d hoped.
• The Ducks have called up Brendan Mikkelson.  Provides depth on the blue line.
• Joni Pitkanen is out tomorrow for the Hurricanes.  Upper-body injury.
• Steve Mason starts tonight for the Jackets.  So long as he can go, you have to ride him.
• Martin Brodeur still wants to return by February 26.  How motivated does he seem?
• Marc-Andre Bergeron was back on the ice for the Wild at practice today.  He had an upper-body injury.
• Carey Price gets the start tonight for Montreal.  Can they turn it around after all that has happened?
• Dan Ellis starts tonight versus the Red Wings.  Tough test for a team that can’t score.