Nick Cotsonika: New language for Rule 48: “the head was the main point of contact and such contact to the head was avoidable.”
Mike Harrington: Sabres confirm that Patrick Kaleta’s hearing will be on Tuesday. He won’t play over the weekend.
John Vogl: Sabres Patrick Kaleta will be in big trouble with Brendan Shanahan as last time they had a meeting, Shanahan made it clear that Kaleta had to change. After Kaleta’s hit on Brad Richards, Shanahan said: “Kaleta is in full control of this play and has ample opportunity to make a better decision.” Kaleta could have avoidedJack Johnson’s head, but he hit it anyways. Should expect a big suspension.
Mike Sunnucks of BizJournals: The NHL lost $112.7 million since November 2009 while operating the Coyotes, more than $28 million annually for four seasons.
Jon Rosen: Kings coach Darryl Sutter on Slava Voynov: “He could’ve done more work this summer, and he’s going to have to do some more work to get his minutes back.”
Igor Eronko: CSKA Gm Sergei Fedorov is expected to play on Sunday, signed a two-way, one-year deal worth $100,000.
Andrew Gross: Sounding like Marty Biron will start in net for the Rangers.
