Central Division
Northwest Division
- “I thought we lacked emotion here a little bit,” said Brent Sutter after yesterday’s loss to Colorado. The Flames feel like they could have won last night but for a couple mental lapses. Craig Conroy has decided to change his shoulder pads after twenty seasons. On his Twitter, Adrian Dater reported a shouting match in the Flames dressing room.
- The Avalanche got back to their style of play last night and Craig Anderson was sharp with 34 saves, as they beat Calgary 3-2. Speaking of Anderson, he doesn’t concern himself with all the goaltender contact this season.
- There is no better part of the schedule for the Oilers to turn this ship around, writes Joanne Ireland. In injury news, J.F. Jacques and Ryan Stone are close to returning to the lineup.
- Robbie Earl used to be hated by Gophers fans, but after scoring a couple goals for the Wild, he is now loved in Minnesota.
- A quarter of the way into the season, the Canucks have only been average, writes Jason Botchford.
Pacific Division
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