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One of the theories circulating around the Devils' dressing room is that Lou Lamoriello has avoided naming Patrik Elias captain until the general manager/interim coach is absolutely convinced that retired defenseman Scott Stevens will not get the itch for a late-season comeback.
  -- Newark Star-Ledger

Alexander Mogilny was on the open market again this week, but this time the Panthers didn't bite. Mogilny was the object of Mike Keenan's and the Panthers' affection during the summer. Instead, the 36-year-old signed a two-year contract worth $7 million with New Jersey. Although the Panthers could still deal for Mogilny's services, it doesn't sound like coach Jacques Martin thinks he would fit -- even though the Panthers have struggled offensively much of the season.
  -- Miami Herald

For a few hours Thursday, Lightning captain Dave Andreychuk's future was in question. Several Canadian media outlets reported that Andreychuk was placed on waivers, but GM Jay Feaster quickly shot them down. "He was not," the general manager said. "I can clearly tell you that."
  -- St. Petersburg Times

Coyotes Managing Partner and head coach Wayne Gretzky said Thursday he is waiting to hear from co-owners Jerry Moyes and Steve Ellman regarding negotiations to shake up the pair's partnership in Coyotes Holdings, the parent company of the team and the Westgate City Center in Glendale.
  -- Arizona Republic

Coyotes defenseman and alternate captain Derek Morris underwent surgery on his injured ankle Thursday in the Valley and will be sidelined until after the NHL's Olympic break in February.
  -- Arizona Republic

Stars goalie Marty Turco, who could have been become an unrestricted free agent this summer, received a four-year, $22.8 million extension that will keep him a Star through the 2009-10 season. Stars GM Doug Armstrong admittedly bet his reputation that Turco will be able to duplicate his strong regular-season performances in the playoffs. Turco has won one playoff series in a two postseason appearances as a starter.
  -- Dallas Morning News

The knee injury Garth Snow suffered Wednesday is twice as bad as originally thought. The Islanders yesterday announced that Snow suffered MCL sprains in both knees -- not just the left, as originally declared -- and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks, decimating an already battered goaltending corps.
  -- New York Post

The Penguins had a memorable trip back into the United States after spending the first half of the week in Canada. Sidney Crosby and Josef Melichar had stashed their passports in bags that were stowed in the belly of the airplane, and both were pulled aside by U.S. immigration -- "put in a holding cell," as one member of the traveling party described it -- until their passports could be retrieved.
  -- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Penguins left winger Ryan Malone, a healthy scratch for three of the past four games, might not be getting back into uniform for a while. Coach Michel Therrien publicly questioned Malone's work ethic after the Penguins' game-day skate Tuesday in Toronto.
  -- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

King officials spent more time shuffling the roster while continuing to stonewall about injuries. Defenseman Mike Weaver (hip flexor) was placed on injured reserve and defenseman Richard Petiot was recalled from Manchester, their American Hockey League team. The Kings were without forward Dustin Brown for Thursday's game against Phoenix. Coach Andy Murray refused to say anything about Brown's condition other than "it's a bruise."
  -- Los Angeles Times

Bruins goalie Hannu Toivonen will undergo an MRI today after injuring his right ankle at the start of the third period against the Senators last night.
  -- Boston Globe

Just when Blues defenseman Matt Walker started to make a name for himself, he's out of the lineup again. Walker suffered a strained left knee Wednesday and was placed on the injured-reserve list Thursday for the third time this season.
  -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Perhaps no one is harder on Kari Lehtonen than he is on himself. Three-and-a-half games into his return, the Thrashers rookie goalie has surrendered 11 goals and isn't pleased. In almost every game, Lehtonen has allowed a fluke goal or two.
  -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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