Joe Pavelski may be having a conversation with the NHL after he swung his stick at the Stars Vernon Fiddler.

Fiddler had just cross-checked Pavelski who swung his stick after getting back on his feet, hitting Fiddler across the face. "Obviously, I'm not trying to do that," Pavelski said. "It's unfortunate it gets up there, and you've got to move on. I was more trying to be engaged in battle after the cross-check. Obviously, it's an errant stick, and I've got to watch that a little better." It will be interesting to see how the NHL deals with this incident.

Joe Pavelski scored his 10th goal of the season in the Sharks 2-0 win over the Detroit Redwings.

Pavelski has responded positively from his top six demotion by scoring three goals and an assist in his past three games. It's too early to say he's completely back on track, but he has certainly impressed fantasy owners this week. He's a talented scorer on one of the most fantasy friendly rosters in the NHL and he's definitely proven he's a solid fantasy asset to have.

Joe Pavelski scored his eighth goal of the season and added an assist in the Sharks 5-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks.

Pavelski had 12 points in the first seven games, but only has seven points in the last 24 games. He is a talented top six forward but this cold slump is unheard of for Pavelski. He is now being demoted to the third line in hopes that this balances the offense a bit, plus Pavelski is a terrific two way player. If you have a deep league, stick it out but if the waiver wire is deep in your league he's a big drop candidate with league's playoffs coming up.