Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson is absolutely on FIRE to start the season. Carlson has recorded a sizzling 17 points through just 9 games this season.

Look out, Leafs Nation! A pair of Leafs prospects are tied for the OHL scoring lead as 3rd rounder, Semyon Der-Arguchintsev and 2nd rounder, Nick Robertson are tearing it up for the Peterborough Petes this season.

Jared Clinton of The Hockey News believes that the Devils and Hischier have struck a great deal for both sides with Nico's new 7-year, $50.75M contract.

While on New Jersey, the team has done a bit of an injured reserve swap, placing defenseman Will Butcher on IR and activating defenseman Andy Greene from IR.

The Minnesota Wild have placed F Mats Zuccarello on the IR with a lower-body injury and recalled F Gabriel Dumont. Zuccarello had been held scoreless in the four games he played this year, with a -6 rating.

The Dallas Stars are off to a 1-9-1 start. Their head coach had a memorable quote after last night's loss to the Penguins.

Today is a big anniversary for Mr. San Jose Sharks

In the KHL, Ak Bars Kazan (captained by Danis Zaripov) and Salavat Yulaev Ufa (captained by Linus Omark) have a bit of a rivalry despite being separated by hundreds of miles. Due to the similarity of their team colors, the games are called "The Green Derby." Things got heated as the bigger Zaripov used his height and reach advantage to land several good shots on Omark. The men are 3rd and 5th respectively among the Top 10 highest paid KHL players.

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OCTOBER 19 |271 ANSWERS
Saturday's hits: John Carlson, Leafs prospects, IR and more

Will John Carlson score 80 or more points this season?

Yes
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No
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