Chris McCosky of the Detroit News: Nicklas Lidstrom will be playing in his 1,400th career game, but how many more will one of the games all time greats play in? “I am not going to decide anything right now,” said Lidstrom, who is 39 and in the last year of his contract. “I am just going to enjoy what I am doing now and try to get the Wings into the playoffs. That’s my goal right now.”
Chris McCosky of the Detroit News: McCosky shoots down the rumors that the Red Wings might have some interest in Marty Turco when he becomes a free agent. The Wings will be going with the same tandom as this year, with Jimmy Howard the #1, and Chris Osgood backing him up.
Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Could this be the last season for Paul Kariya in St. Louis? The 35-year-old recently scored his 400th goal, but his scoring touch has faded. The Blues will be looking to add some scoring via free agency, but if they are unsuccessful, they may consider bringing him back.
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning Star: Could Mike Modano retire after the season? The Stars have plenty of depth at center that will be/are ahead of Modano. He doesn’t fit well as a 4th line center. Modano is also healing well from his appendix surgery, and could be back for a few games as seasons end.
