Sunday night Linkorama

*Last night I got home from the Sioux and Badgers game and wanted to catch the end of the Minnesota Wild and the Phoenix Coyotes When I realized that the game was on NHL Center Ice the game and a few others were not on. Please tell me what the hell I am paying for?

*Former Gophers goalie Jeff "long island tea" Frazee was called up by the New Jersey Devils after all world goalie Martin Brodeur hurt his elbow. Frazee's call up was a matter of convenience as Frazee was the closest to NJ.

Goaltender Jeff Frazee has been recalled from Trenton of the ECHL on an emergency basis and is practicing with the Devils today. "He was the closest," Lamoriello said.

*Wild Defenseman Brent Burns was hurt during pre game warm ups during the Wild and Coyotes game. The Wild are getting thin as Nolen, Gaborik and Burns are hurt. According to Mike Russo Burns should be ready to go on Tuesday night.

*Former Gopher Thomas Vanek is on fire and scoring a lot of goals.

The Sabres' $50 million man has been on the money from the first drop of the puck. He's scoring even-strength goals (five). He's scoring short-handed (two). He's scoring on the power play (four). He's scoring game-winners (two), including Saturday's just 1:12 into the game.

*Former Fighting Sioux Star Drew Stafford is 12th on the Sabres in scoring through 11 games.