Aarif Deen
The Colorado Avalanche have a deep lineup, even with the pieces they lost over the summer. How does it compare to last October? The Chicago Blackhawks will be without Connor Bedard until November. Will that affect his contract talks? Also, the Hurricanes’ embarrassment on the Stanley Cup is causing a stir.
All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — July 11.
Colorado Hockey Now
The Avalanche’s roster has changed quite a bit in nine months. Is this year’s opening night roster going to be better than the one that defeated the Los Angeles Kings on the road last October? I answer that, and more, in the second part of my July Mailbag below.
Around The NHL
Chicago Hockey Now: Will Connor Bedard’s shoulder surgery impact his contract talks?
Carolina Hockey Now: An embarrassing number of ‘Dundon’ names were engraved on the Stanley Cup. Should the NHL and the Hall of Fame do something about it?
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Penguins locked up a second-round draft pick to an ELC, a potential diamond in the rough.
Boston Hockey Now: How the Bruins’ depth chart looks nearly two weeks after July 1.
New Jersey Hockey Now: The Devils were busy signing prospects to ELC’s this past week.
Detroit Hockey Now: Even with Daniil Tarasov under contract, the Red Wings’ net is not yet settled. They have bodies, but it’s a matter of ‘who plays where’ that will be decided at training camp.
Forever Blueshirts: Vincent Trocheck met with media in Utah after a lengthy stay with the Rangers.