Curtis Zupke: Los Angeles Kings forward Dustin Brown is out indefinitely with a broken finger.
Schneider won’t be ready for their opener
Steve Cangialosi: New Jersey Devils goaltender Corey Schneider is happy with his progress from hip surgery but he won’t be playing in Europe this week and won’t be ready for their opener.
Several Stars dealing with muscle strains
Sean Shapiro: Dallas Stars forward Valeri Nichushkin has a mild muscle strain and they are hopeful he’ll be ready for their season opener.