Ice Hockey Betting - 23.11.07

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The Latest from Anaheim
The Ducks were at full strength on Wednesday for the first time this season. Todd Bertuzzi played for the first time since suffering a concussion on October 14. - Los Angeles Times

The Latest from Atlanta
Atlanta Spirit co-owner Bruce Levenson said emphatically Wednesday that he wanted Don Waddell to remain the head coach for the remainder of the season. - Atlanta Journal Constitution

The Latest from Boston
Goalie Manny Fernandez returned to practice Wednesday after missing three weeks with a sprained knee, but was was forced to leave when back spasms flared up. - Boston Globe

The Latest from Carolina
Erik Cole (neck) has been cleared for full contact by doctors. He will start practicing with the team, but his return to the lineup remains questionable. - News Observer

The Latest from Florida
Mike Van Ryn visited hand surgeon John McAuliffe on Wednesday, and said a damage report is expected soon. Various doctors are looking at the MRI results because he has had surgery on that wrist twice already. - Miami Herald


The Latest from Minnesota
With Sean Hill returning to the lineup, Kurtis Foster was a healthy scratch. Pavol Demitra, who has missed 11 of the past 13 games because of a groin injury, took part in Wednesday's morning skate and hopes to practice today. - Star Tribune

The Latest from New Jersey
Defenseman Colin White (eye) played his first game of the season Wednesday night. Mike Rupp was a healthy scratch. - Newark Star-Ledger

The Latest from New York Islanders
A spokesman confirmed Wednesday that Jonathan Sim has undergone a full knee reconstruction. Surgery was successful, but Sim has been ruled out for the season - New York Newsday

The Latest from New York Rangers
Martin Straka (finger) could return as early as tomorrow night at Florida. If not, he almost certainly will play Sunday at home against Dallas - New York Daily News

The Latest from St. Louis
Martin Rucinsky returned to the lineup Wednesday. Jay McKee was a healthy scratch for the fifth straight game. - Post Dispatch

The Latest from Washington
The Capitals have fired coach Glen Hanlon and replaced him with Bruce Boudreau. - TSN