James Mirtle: “Jeez, eighth place team in East on pace for 82 points. In West, it’s more than 100. It’s early but that’s insane.”
John Vogl: Sabres John Scott’s in-person hearing for his hit on Bruins Loui Eriksson is next Thursday in New York. He’ll miss three games before the hearing takes place.
Chris Kuc: Blackhawks assign Jeremy Morin to the AHL. Sign Brad Mills to a one-year contract and recall him.