NHL roundup: Skinner returns for Carolina (Yahoo! Sports)

As expected, Jeff Skinner was scheduled to return for the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday, the team announced. Skinner, who missed the past 16 games due to a concussion, was activated for Sunday night’s game at the Washington Capitals.
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Puck Previews: Oilers’ arena deal passes; Modano Halloween costume (Yahoo! Sports)

Carolina Hurricanes Head Coach Paul Maurice could care less where Erik Condra falls. Preview: Philadelphia Flyers at Montreal Canadiens, 7:30 p.m. ET.The Flyers play their first game without captain Chris Pronger as they try to improve on their 3-0-0 road … Continue reading →
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McDonald out because of another concussion (Yahoo! Sports)

Forward Andy McDonald of the St. Louis Blues was placed on the injured list on Monday because of his second concussion in less than a year. McDonald was hurt near the end of the second period during a game against the Dallas Stars on Thursday, when the back of his head hit the glass…
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Baertschi steals show in Flames rookies’ trimuph (The Calgary Herald)

Battle against Nugent-Hopkins nixed as Oilers sit No. 1 draft pick
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No. 1 goal: Nugent-Hopkins aims for Oilers (Yahoo! Sports)

The first overall draft pick last June wants to prove size doesn’t matter.
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Khabibulin: “I learned my lesson’ (The Edmonton Journal)

Edmonton Oilers’ goalie Nikolai Khabibulin says his incarceration at the Tent City in Arizona for drunk driving earlier this summer was a sobering experience, something he’s very glad is over with as he tries to rebound from last year’s miserable season. “I’m not going to lie … it wasn’t much fun and I learned my [...]

MacTavish grateful for chance to get back to the bigs through Canucks’ affiliate (The Province)

PENTICTON – The Okanagan holds fond memories for Craig MacTavish.
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Will Nugent-Hopkins catapult from rookie tourney to Oilers roster? (The Edmonton Journal)

The label is mighty new, but Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is settling into his role as a No. 1 pick. He’s already lost count of how many times he’s declared that he is going to do everything he can to make the Edmonton Oilers club this season.
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Oilers jersey in cards for Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (The Edmonton Journal)

Should anyone be surprised that Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was wearing a No. 93 jersey Tuesday as he posed for his first NHL trading card at a session in Toronto with other young NHL-inwaiting players?
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Jersey Fouls Extra: Edmonton gets RAW with Sheldon Souray (Yahoo! Sports)

Jersey Fouls is our ongoing exploration of the rules and etiquette for proper hockey jersey creation and exhibition. If you spot what you think may be a foul in your arena, email a photo to us at puckdaddyblog@yahoo.com for inclusion in … Continue reading →
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