Zub speaks, the Rivalry Series begins, and Nilsson’s comments on concussion protocols

Photo by Andrea Cardin/NHLI via Getty ImagesAfter two disappointing but still entertaining losses at home, the Ottawa Senators are set to wrap up their homestand tonight against the Washington Capitals. Meanwhile, the rest of the NHL is predictably full of interesting storylines. Here’s your Monday edition of links, news and notes from around the league and the hockey world.

I don’t always plug routine media availabilities, but this is one you don’t want to miss: Artem Zub spoke to the media yesterday for the first time since he first signed, and the first time without a translator. As it turns out, his English has gotten pretty good! He confirmed that he doesn’t have a lot of powerplay…