Morning Hits: Carcillo, Lindstrom, Larsen and Pokka

Katie Strang: Rangers Dan Carcillo will have a hearing this morning with Gary Bettman. (Appealing his 10-game suspension)

Andy Strickland: The Blues have signed Joakim Lindstrom from the SEL. He was a former 2nd round pick of the Blue Jackets.

Igor Eronko: Oilers defenseman Philip Larsen signed a one year deal with Yugra of the KHL.

Arthur Staple: The Islanders signed defenseman Ville Pokka to three year entry level deal.

Oct. 8th: Season starts in North America

Nov. 1st and 2nd: Global Series – Florida and Dallas in Tampere, Finland

Dec. 31st: NHL Winter Classic – St. Louis vs. Chicago at Wrigley Field

Jan. 18th: Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada

Feb. 10th – Feb. 21st: 4 Nations Face-Off – Canada, Finland, Sweden and the United States in Boston and Montreal

Mar. 1st: NHL Stadium Series – Detroit vs. Columbus at Ohio State University

Mar. 7th: NHL Trade Deadline (3:00 PM ET)

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