Nikita Nesterov would proudly wear #89 for @CanadiensMTL excited to join the team on Sunday and play first game on Tuesday
— Dr. Dan (@DMilsteinHockey) January 27, 2017- The Boston Bruins’ Brad Marchand knows he got lucky with “just” a $10,000 fine for his slew-foot on Detroit’s Niklas Kronwall, and says he will change. [Sportsnet]
- Coach John Tortorella has taken an emergency leave from the Columbus Blue Jackets for family reasons. He’ll also miss the All-Star Game as the Metropolitan Division’s coach. [TSN.