Afternoon Scrum 12/21/09

Coke? I'll have two, please.

Hockey headlines for the CBJ and from around the league. Mmmmm... hockey

• CBJ G Steve Mason, mired in the Sophomore Slump to end all Sophomore Slumps, has had the title of #1 goaltender removed from under his name. An .887 save percentage and 3.41 goals-against average will do that. Mathieu Garon will start tonight against the Coyotes.


• Game previews for tonight's matchup from the Columbus Dispatch & ESPN.


• Trade rumor: Flames D Dion Phaneuf for Senators F Jason Spezza. If Phaneuf can be had, should Howson try and package an offer?


• NHL Power Rankings... read at your own risk. ESPN, THN (with a CBJ spotlight).


• Ottawa Senator Mike Fisher is marrying singer Carrie Underwood, which means there is a new Carrie Fisher for the world to deal with. Now if we can get the New Mrs. Fisher to wear the Princess Leia bikini from Return of the Jedi.