The Ducks’ youth movement appears to be going strong, the Sharks have started the season weak-ankled like baby deer, and all three California teams are missing one of their elder statesmen. Also on the docket: Matthews v. McDavid, the most uncontroversial controversy, Austin Watson’s suspension reduced, and Coyote Kachina jerseys: best jersey or BEST jersey?

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Sportsnet on Austin Watson: https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/predators-forward-austin-watson-27-game-suspension-reduced/