Blue Jackets PR: The Blue Jackets assigned forward Tyler Motte to the AHL
On the Detroit Red Wings …
NHL Player Safety: Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader was fined $5,000 for spearing Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield.
On the Montreal Canadiens …
Pierre LeBrun: Was told that defenseman Shea Weber initially injured his foot blocking a shot on opening night against the Sabres.
Here is a bit better/clearer look at the play in question and Shea’s next shift (on air) after the whistle.