There was an interesting quote from Peter Laviolette in a recent article in The Hockey News where he publicly stated that he has a strict no-fighting rule for his Carolina Hurricanes. But if fighters like Brian McGrattan are phased out of the game, there are sure to be some rough patches along the way.

It would be hard to imagine that in one year, all original-six NHL teams would drastically alter their uniforms. But if the Buffalo Sabres' jerseys are any indication of what to expect when Reebok introduces the new jerseys for 2007-08, all 30 NHL teams will be sporting dramatically different looks.

It is absolute madness, and perhaps a touch of greed. That’s the only way to describe the gong-show that is the Ottawa Senators' pre-season schedule. And this, when the Sens came into camp with only one roster spot open to fight over.