Cote Puts on a Show

If there’s one thing we’ve come to learn this season, it’s that Riley Cote puts on an entertaining fight.

Cote went toe-to-toe with Arron Asham in what turned out to be last night’s undisputed “fight of the night”. The two fought in the preseason as well.

For those who might be wondering, the Flyers play the Phoenix Coyotes on December 12. A potential battle between former teammates at the minor league level might be an entertaining clash of styles.

Bouillon Delivers Questionable Elbow to Ward

Bruins forward Aaron Ward was knocked out of last night’s game against the Montreal Canadiens after Francis Bouillon hit Ward with an elbow after leaving the penalty box.

Ward stayed down on the ice for a few minutes but eventually left the ice on his own power. No word on Ward’s condition has come out yet.

Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli believes the elbow is suspension-worthy:

After the game, Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli was asked if Bouillon"s hit would warrant a suspension.

“Oh, yes, I think so,” said Chiarelli.

Clowe Plays the Waiting Game

All Ryane Clowe can do is wait while the swelling in his surgically repaired right knee continually goes down. For now, he’s just working on rehab:

“The first couple of days, it was tough mentally to deal with,” said Clowe, who stayed behind Thursday when the team traveled to Anaheim for tonight’s game. “Now I’m just focused on rehab and, when I do come back, that I’m ready to go.”

Sharks star Joe Thornton says that his teammates all miss what Clowe brings to the table:

“He does it all - he’s physical, he fights, he scores,” center Joe Thornton said. “He gets in the dirty areas.”

Mellanby Isn’t Pleased

Scott Mellanby let the Atlanta Journal-Constitution know that he isn’t very happy with the Atlanta Thrashers right now.

Mellanby apparently met with officials within the organization to discuss a possible position with the team. When Mellanby was turned down, he made his feelings known:

“I gave myself to this organization,” said Mellanby. “I was willing to work for peanuts, next to nothing, to stay in the game. I was placated by several people saying ‘We’d love to have you.’ I was never even called after I left here. All I hear about is how this organization has no money, yet Don (Waddell) and (former coach) Bob (Hartley have contract extensions. If you don’t want me, I’m fine. I’m a big boy. But don’t wine and dine me and turn your back on me. My fear is Brad McCrimmon is going to get the same treatment and he doesn’t deserve that. He deserves to be the coach of this hockey team.”

The piece also discusses how Mellanby almost joined the front office of the Florida Panthers at one point. A definite article to check out.

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