Deen’s Daily: Necas Update; Injured Captains; Waiver Wire

Martin Necas and the Avs have had talks, but how far into the negotiations have they gotten? Also, two captains around the league suffered injuries and the first waiver wire was revealed on Thursday.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — September 26.

Colorado Hockey Now

This is going to be one of the more unique seasons to follow in recent memory, given the number of superstars that are still without a contract extension as they enter the last year of their respective deals.

Last year was Mikko Rantanen and Mitch Marner. Those were the two big names people followed all year. This year? It’s another level. And it’s largely because of the changing salary cap landscape. It feels like every player is willing to be patient because they don’t want to be the first one to sign and set the market for others.

So where does that leave Martin Necas and the Avs?

Here’s an update from NHL Insider Pierre LeBrun on the matter.

READ MORE: Report: No Numbers Exchanged Yet Between Avalanche, Necas

My colleague Colleen Flynn and I caught up with Ross Colton on Tuesday when the veterans last practiced.

He’s always a great interview and just a genuine guy to chat hockey and life with.

Here’s the latest from Flynn on Colton’s excitement heading into this season. Where does he fit in the lineup?

READ MORE: Where Will Ross Colton Fit In The Avs Lineup? (+)

Around The NHL

Here’s an update on the first waiver wire of the year, and it involves a pretty solid goaltender on a cheap contract.

Florida Hockey Now: Brutal injury luck for both the Dallas Stars and Florida Panthers. Both involving their captains.

Jamie Benn was diagnosed with a collapsed lung late in the third period of a preseason game and will be out at least four weeks. Meanwhile, Aleksander Barkov left Thursday’s practice with an apparent leg injury. And this could really sting for the Panthers if he misses a lot of time.

Boston Hockey Now: The Bruins roster is taking shape. Where does Casey Mittelstadt fit in?

New Jersey Hockey Now: Here’s an interesting twist to the Luke Hughes contract stalemate. Are Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon’s deals impacting the future of the Devils superstar? They all share the same agent.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Are the Penguins better than people are giving them credit for?