Sunday, September 25, 2011

Mair, Nylander cut; Hartnell to seek heart tests

Farewell to Adam Mair and Michael Nylander, as both players were released from their tryout contracts on Sunday.

The club's current contract situation, plus sub-par play from each, were apparently factors in the decision.

One nugget that made us sit up and take notice came when Scott Hartnell was limited to just over nine minutes of ice time in Friday's preseason win over Detroit.

Well, it wasn't due to poor play, or a different line rotation. Apparently, Hartnell had an elevated heart rate and was kept out of action as a precaution. The 29-year-old did not practice on Sunday and will not play in Monday's preseason game against the New York Rangers.

Hartnell is scheduled to see a cardiologist on Tuesday, per Adam Kimelman of NHL.com

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