Konecny iffy for Friday after blinside headshot: the coast-to-coast

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WHL

Montreal Canadiens prospect Tim Bozon was able to visit the Saskatoon hospital where he began his recovery from a nearly fatal case of meningitis during a Kootenay Ice road trip: "Just seeing everyone and [knowing] that finally, everything is back to normal and everybody is happy to see me definitely made my day." Bozon and the Ice face Calgary on Friday. (Cranbrook Daily Townsman)

How Tyrell Goulbourne went from being a tough guy to being on a tear for the Kelowna Rockets. (Kelowna Daily Courier)

Victoria's Brandon Magee is returning from the 12-game suspension he received for a high hit in the 2014 playoffs. (Victoria Times-Colonist)

The Vancouver Giants aren't so good when they venture east so far this season. The bad news is they are on the road, but Victoria is west of Vancouver, so there is that. (Vancouver Province)

Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jack Morris is making an appearance at a Prince Albert Raiders contest. Expect a 5-4 contest with the winning goalie named first star, since he saved to the score. (Prince Albert Daily Herald)

OHL

At long last, Columbus Blue Jackets first-rounder Sonny Milano will debut for the Plymouth Whalers. He could probably help them, a little. (Barrie Examiner)

Sudbury Wolves coach Paul Fixter has apologized for his profanity-tinged outburst that went viral on Thursday. Hey, we all have weak moments. At least the Wolves have Buffalo Sabres prospect Nick Baptiste back in their lineup. (Sudbury Star, NESN, USA Today, Sports Illustrated)

Edmonton Oilers pick Kyle Platzer is 20 pounds heavier this season, which might be why he suddenly has more room to operate for the Owen Sound Attack. (Waterloo Region Record)

Ottawa 67's captain Travis Konecny could be a game-time decision in London after taking a blindside headshot five days ago. (London Free Press)

The Peterborough Petes swung a deal for 18-year-old goalie Matt Mancina, then promptly were unable to score a goal. (Peterborough Examiner, Guelph Mercury)

Oshawa made a statement with its win at North Bay, where it was swept out of the playoffs in the spring. Ottawa Senators prospect Tobias Lindberg scored the game-winner. (North Bay Nugget)

Niagara, at 2-9, will have to take "baby steps" back to a respectable record. (St. Catharines Standard)

Where did Justin Fazio come from to give Sarnia stable goaltending through the season's first month? (Sarnia Observer)

QMJHL

How will Halifax handle a 3-in-3 West Division swing? (Metro Halifax)

Team QMJHL profiles as very young, writes J.F. Plante. (Le Droit)

The fatal shooting of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo on Parliament Hill in Ottawa hit close to home for Quebec Remparts centre Taylor Burke, who previously played not too far away with the Gatineau Olympiques. (Le Soleil)

Quebec's Alexander McQuaid has a homecoming game at Charlottetown this weekend. They should send a brass band in his honour. (Charlottetown Guardian)

Winning ugly, as Baie-Comeau did on Thursday, usually pays off in the long run. (Le Soleil)

What goes into performing the national anthem before a game? (EstriePlus.com)

Neate Sager is a writer for Yahoo! Canada Sports. Follow him on Twitter @neatebuzzthenet.