Manny Out, Viktor's Travels, And Notes

The news that we all knew was coming came: Manny Malhotra is out for the season. Damnit. Even though we all knew it was coming this still sucks hard. Number one penalty killer, top face-off man, and played at full speed every second he was out there. It will be interesting to see who becomes the new third line Center. If Lapierre can grab it, or if they try Raymond in there. This will also put a bigger strain on Kesler, who already sees significant time on the Power Play and Penalty Kill.

Viktor Oreskovich was recalled, again, from Manitoba. That dude has to have enough frequent flyer miles to go around the world at least once now. Forward depth might be a problem, not just because of Manny being gone, but just for quality on the bottom two lines.

Switching things up tomorrow. Not only getting a game preview for the game at Detroit, first one in awhile I apologize, but it will be by my buddy Drew, the founder and resident big shot over at Nightmare on Helm Street. I will be writing the preview over there so please check it out. Although you should be checking it out anyway because it is definitely one of the better NHL blogs out there.

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