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Fritz thrilled, Tambellini watches, wonders
PHILADELPHIA - Call it situation substitution. The Islanders plan to employ their enforcers on an "as-needed" basis this season, which means the other forwards are trying to avoid the seat in the press box.
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NHL Morning Papers (Friday Edition): Steve Stamkos has a coming out party, Zherdev rolling on Broadway and will it be Stephan or Turco for the Stars?
IllegalCurve.com — ... night, shutting down the Penguins en route to a 4-1 Coyotes victory.  Ken Klee made his Coyotes debut on Thursday. Many of the Blues’ forwards didn’t bring their “A” game last night, said coach Andy Murray. Even though they lost in overtime, Islanders coach Scott Gordon was happy with the progress of his team.  In injury news, the Islanders have placed Rick DiPietro on injured reserve.  Youngster Jeff Tambellini was a healthy scratch last night. The Sharks played a ...

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