Deen's Daily
Deen’s Daily: Avs Trim Roster; Brutal News for Florida Panthers; Fleury Practices With Penguins
- The Avs roster was slightly trimmed ahead of today’s preseason game. Also, the Florida Panthers have suffered a massive blow to their lineup this season, and the Penguins welcomed Marc-Andre Fleury back to practice.
All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — September 27.
Colorado Hockey Now
The Avs were back at practice on Friday and it sounds like things are coming together for the NHL lineup.
Here’s an update from my colleague Colleen Flynn on three takeaways from the veteran skate.
READ MORE: 3 Takeaways from Avalanche Preseason Practice
In regards to those preseason cuts, it’s not a big list and it’s nobody who was expected to fight for an NHL roster spot right now.
After today’s fan fest and preseason game, we’ll likely see a larger set of cuts and then even more so following the game at Ball Arena on Tuesday.
READ MORE: Avalanche Cut Roster, Send 3 Players to AHL
Around The NHL
Florida Hockey Now: Let’s just say, if the Panthers find a way to three peat as Stanley Cup champs after this most recent injury, it’ll truly be a dynasty. No questions asked.
Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov, in his first practice at camp, collided with teammate Niko Mikkola and suffered a brutal knee injury.
After undergoing surgery on Friday, the team announced that he’s out 7-9 months. Ultimately, the whole season.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Fleury is set to make his Penguins return in a preseason game that will officially end his NHL career. Here’s an update from his return to practice on Friday.
Montreal Hockey Now: Canadiens second-line issues take centre stage.
Detroit Hockey Now: An update from Red Wings preseason, and their new starting goalie John Gibson.
Chicago Hockey Now: The latest from Hawks preseason and the expectations coach Jeff Blashill has for center Frank Nazar.
