The Morning Papers: Monday Edition

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Thrashers sniper Ilya Kovalchuk was held scoreless in the NHL All-Star Game.
Tampa’s Martin St. Louis had two goals in the ASG, while he and fellow Bolt Vincent Lecavalier admitted to some pre-game jitters. Damian Cristodero makes the case for Vinnie staying put for the time being.
Florida defender Jay Bouwmeester figured prominently in last night’s game, scoring the goal that sent the game into Overtime.
Though he was great on the ice, Alex Ovechkin’s off-ice activities have created a little more buzz.
The Flyers Jeff Carter enjoyed his first All-Star experience.
Larry Brooks writes about Henrik Lundqvist’s tough night in the All-Star net.
Montreal’s Alex Kovalev played his part to the hilt, emerging as the home town hero for the Canadiens faithful. Bruce Garrioch writes that Montreal did a wonderful job blending the old stars with the new. Mike Komisarek had the game’s only penalty.
Senators coach Craig Hartsburg knows there is a limit to what coaching can do. Ottawa has a shot at the 2012 ASG.
Tim Thomas’ stellar play in the 3rd period may have won over some hostile Montreal fans. Marc Savard also made the most of his ASG experience.
Bucky Gleason was very impressed with the show Montreal put on.
The Stars Blog at the Dallas News offers thoughts on the ASG.
Dan Boyle has the chance to be part of a very unique photo op. Despite good efforts from Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau, the West could not prevail.
The Anaheim Ducks find themselves at a crossroads midway through the season.
Chris Kuc of the LA Times notes that the Kings and Ducks ASG reps had mixed success.
Detroit GM Ken Holland plans to appeal the one game suspensions of Lidstrom and Datsyuk.
Rick Nash’s ASG box score.
The Predators have recalled Ryan Jones and Alexander Sulzer.
Hawks President John McDonough is hoping to convince the NHL that Chicago is ready to host the ASG. All 3 Blackhawks players found their way to the scoresheet.
Keith Tkachuk, who scored the West’s first goal, comments on the age gap in the NHL.
Former Oiler great Mark Messier may be looking for work.
Are the Flames interested in Martin Gerber?
Canucks prospect Cory Schneider was nearly perfect in the AHL Skills Competition.
A recap of Nik Backstrom’s All-Star performance.
Colorado had plenty of representation at the ASG.