Afternoon Notes: Erikson, Versteeg, Desharnais, Calvert, Schlemko, Kunitz, Neal, Olesz and Mazanec
  • Mike Halford: Bruins Loui Eriksson will be back in the lineup tonight against the Stars.
  • George Richards: Looking like Kris Versteeg will be back in the Panthers lineup on a line with Goc and Kopecky. Gomez and Barch will be out.
  • Renaud Lavoie: Lavoie doesn’t think that David Desharnais will be in the Canadiens lineup tonight. Martin St-Pierre should be playing in his first NHL game.
  • Shawn Mitchell: Blue Jackets Matt Calvert (abdominal surgery) skated in full gear for 2nd time today and hopes to get back to practice next week.
  • Sarah McLellan: Coyotes coach Tippett said that David Schlemko and Jeff Halpren continue to progress, they could be an option later on in the week.
  • Josh Yohe: Penguins Chris Kunitz is “probable” for tomorrow. James Neal skated before practice again today.
  • Allan Walsh: The Predators have recalled Marek Mazanec from the AHL.