NHL-National Hockey League roundup

Jan 19 (The Sports Xchange) - John Scott will captain the Pacific Division for NHL All-Star Weekend in Nashville, Tenn., despite a recent trade out of the division and subsequent demotion out of the league. Scott, elected to the Pacific Division captaincy in fan voting while a member of the Arizona Coyotes, was traded Friday to the Montreal Canadiens, who are in the Atlantic Division. Scott was assigned to the American Hockey League by Montreal. - - Edmonton Oilers center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will be sidelined six to eight weeks after suffering a hand injury during Monday night's game against the Florida Panthers. Oilers coach Todd McLellan said Nugent-Hopkins sustained a broken hand as a result of blocking a shot on a penalty kill during the second period of the Oilers' 4-2 victory. - - Detroit Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall and forward Drew Miller both have knee injuries that will keep them off the ice. Miller's injury is more serious. He had surgery on a torn ACL and is expected to be sidelined for four to six months, Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said. Kronwall likely will be out for a short period, approximately two to four weeks. - - Defenseman Chris Butler was demoted by the St. Louis Blues to the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League. Butler, 29, made five appearances with the Blues. He has dressed in 27 games for the Wolves this season, logging 10 points (two goals, eight assists) and 18 penalty minutes. (Editing by Frank Pingue)