Jonathan Drouin return delayed? Wednesday’s coast-to-coast

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WHL

Chris Peters on the Nicolas Kerdiles appeal at the University of Wisconsin: "What I believe is the NCAA had something on the relationship between Kerdiles and [adviser Ian] Pulver, but we just don't know because we just haven't heard anything beyond what we have seen on Twitter and what has been collected by bloggers and journalists." Meantime, the Kelowna Rockets carry on wondering if they'll end up with a high-end player. (The Pipeline Show)

The Colin Smith-Tim Bozon-JC Lipon line in Kamloops really needs a nickname; they've combined for 60 points during the Blazers' 9-0-0-1 start. (Kamloops Daily News)

The Western League is known for pumping out elite defencemen, but a bumper crop of forwards is a few years away. (Vancouver Province)

Montreal Canadiens second-rounder Dalton Thrower mildly objects to the head-checking suspension he received earlier this week. The Saskatoon Blades defender returns to action Friday. (Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

As an overage, Calgary Hitmen forward Brooks Macek is highly motivated. (Calgary Herald)

The Spokane Chiefs got a bit sloppy in a loss to Seattle. (Spokane Spokesman-Review)

Rookie defenceman Colby Williams is adapting well with the Regina Pats. (Regina Leader-Post)

Was star goalie Tyler Bunz, in hindsight, covering up for a lot of defensive woes last season in Medicine Hat? Maybe it looks that way since the Tigers lost 7-6 on Tuesday. (Tiger Turf)

OHL

Today's should-read: Patrick King vents about the rule that lets junior teams have three Europeans on the roster if one is a NHL first-round pick: "the new rule really reeks of big-market favouritism." (Sportsnet)

Something for the hot stove: Tony Saxon says the Guelph Storm need to shore up their defence to stay in contention. (Guelph Mercury)

The London Knights put potential NHL first-rounder Bo Horvat on the power play — and look at what has happened. (London Free Press)

Sudbury Wolves coach Trent Cull feels his .500 team has been a bit unpredictable from game to game. (Sudbury Star)

Defenceman Ryan Shipley, whom Niagara acquired from Ottawa on Tuesday, might actually end up playing some forward for the IceDogs. (St. Catharines Standard)

The Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, who face northern rival Sudbury tonight, are hoping they can forget their 13-shot showing on Sunday. (Sault Star)

Can the Peterborough Petes, who are on a four-game point streak, play defence well enough to be competitive? (MyKawartha.com)

QMJHL

Halifax Mooseheads star Jonathan Drouin's return from an upper-body injury might be pushed back to Friday. (Metro Halifax)

Cape Breton Screaming Eagles president Andre Cote concedes former GM Pierre Roux working from a base in Quebec might have stoked fan discontent: "It is important to have a guy on the ground, more in the community, in and around the rink more often with the fans and the media." That doesn't necessarily mean it was the reason for the change. (Halifax Chronicle-Herald)

Draft prospect Adam Erne explains how the Quebec Remparts convinced him, as a New Englander, to play major junior instead of attending Boston University. (The Pipeline Show)

In case you had not heard, the Q has a bumper draft crop. (Le Quotidien)

Antoine Bibeau has played his way into being a co-No. 1 goalie for the P.E.I. Rocket. (Charlottetown Guardian)

Neate Sager is a writer for Yahoo! Canada Sports. Contact him at neatesager@yahoo.ca and follow him on Twitter @neatebuzzthenet.