This and that

John Scott, the six-foot-eight defenceman, has taken over fistic responsibilities for Minnesota, shockingly beating George Parros in a recent scrap.

This ‘n’ that – How many times do you think the Hawks wish they didn’t have to pay Brian Campbell $7.6 million when Cam Barker and centre Patrick Sharp are on the points on Chicago’s power play? They have to re-sign Duncan Keith, Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane (that’ll be about $20 million a year for the three), and they can’t move Campbell at that price. – The Stars are definitely looking for a high-end puck-moving defenceman who can play the point on the power play, but they apparently won’t trade winger James Neal or Loui Eriksson to get one. Fabian Brunnstrom could be had, however. – If you’re wondering why the Wings would want Brad May, whose best NHL days were about four years ago, it’s pretty simple. “We got the crap run out of us (by the St. Louis Blues) in Europe. He gives us some swagger,” said coach Mike Babcock, who pushed GM Ken Holland to sign him. With Darren Helm (shoulder) returning soon, May could be sent to the minors, though, and called up on a situational basis.

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