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Morning Links: Day 23 of lockout

October, 8, 2012

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By Sarah Goldstein | ESPN.com

Flyers forward Jakub Voracek sprained his right knee while playing for HC Lev Praha, according to the team’s website. (Philadelphia Daily News)
Red Wings defenseman Jonathan Ericsson agreed to play at least a few games this month for Swedish club Vita Hasten. (mlive.com)
Kyle Turris agreed to a deal with Oulun Karpat in the Finnish Elite League. (Ottawa Sun)
Lightning center Nate Thompson will play for the minor-league Alaska Aces in his hometown of Anchorage. (Tampa Bay Times)
Family put hockey back in perspective this summer for Shane Doan. (Arizona Republic)
Darren Helm may explore options overseas if the lockout continues much longer after being cleared to play two weeks ago. (mlive.com)
Jordan Eberle and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins were kept out of the Barons’ lineup so that the coach could get a better look at players auditioning for a roster spot on the AHL team. (Edmonton Journal)
Penguins’ Tanner Glass, Joe Vitale and Deryk Engelland said they are actively looking for a team to play for during the lockout. (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Former first-round draft pick Steve McCarthy made the first step in his attempted NHL return by making the AHL’s Abbotsford Heat. (Calgary Herald)
Carey Price surprised a teenage fan on her birthday to congratulate her for winning a contest to design his mask. (Montreal Gazette)

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Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning, Phoenix Coyotes, Edmonton Oilers, Detroit Red Wings, Carey Price, Kyle Turris, Darren Helm, Jakub Voracek, Jonathan Ericsson, Nate Thompson

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