The Quiet Before

Nothing to post the last couple of days, but there’s a full slate of games on tap for tonight and some interesting matchups.

The Flames recalled Eric Godard yesterday.  The Flames play the Wild tonight, and if you don’t think Godard was brought up to specifically counter Derek Boogaard, then you might have missed the last Flames-Wild game:

Another call-up of note: the Blues recalled D.J. King.  The Blues take on the Blue Jackets and Jody Shelley tonight.  There have been three games and three fights in the series so far this season.

The Islanders play the Rangers for the fourth time this season tonight as well.  The rivalry has been relatively tame compared to other seasons, but has had its moments.  However, Rangers heavyweight Colton Orr is still suspended.

Other games have interesting matchups, but there’s no reason to jinx anything here…

Some further reading material:
Fighters far from obselete in NHL - Scott Taylor, National Post
The pros and cons of fighting in the NHL - John Buccigross, ESPN.com

Update 550pm: Some funny stuff from Mike Chen.