Deen’s Daily: Preseason Action vs Vegas; Habs Deep Lineup; Hyped Red Wings Rookie Injured

The Avalanche play their final home preseason game this evening. Where does their training camp roster currently stand? Also, an injured rising prospect in Detroit and the Habs lineup looks deeper than it has in years.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — September 30.

Colorado Hockey Now

The Avalanche host Vegas at Ball Arena tonight in an early 6 p.m. MT puck drop. This will be their fourth and final preseason game played in Denver. They’ll travel to Dallas and Vegas over the next few days before opening the season a week from tonight in L.A.

With the end of preseason coming quickly, the roster cuts have been accelerated and the roster has ultimately taken shape. Following Monday’s cuts, the team is left with just a few more necessary.

READ MORE: Avalanche Send Down Taylor Makar, Isak Posch

Around The NHL

Montreal Hockey Now: The Habs’ roster is taking shape and it’s looking deeper than it has in years. Their biggest issue? The lack of a true No. 2 center.

Detroit Hockey Now: The Red Wings are hitting on their first-round draft picks year after year. Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, Simon Edvinsson, and Marco Kasper are already sure bet NHLers. But another one of the first-round picks has impressed in camp. Unfortunately, he suffered an injury in their latest preseason game.

Detroit needs the kids to continue to take steps. They also need John Gibson to hold the fort down in goal. Head coach Todd McLellan hasn’t been entirely impressed with their play.

Florida Hockey Now: Is tonight’s preseason game in Orlando it for NHL games in that city?

New Jersey Hockey Now: Which Devils players are waiver exempt?

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pens have several defensemen fighting for a roster spot. Who’s playing well? Who isn’t?