Colorado Avalanche
Does legendary NHL goalie coach, Francois Allaire deserve a spot in the Hockey Hall of Fame? He coached in the NHL for 32 years, and helped introduce the world to the butterfly via Patrick Roy. [The Hockey News]
Matt Duchene absent from first Avalanche captain’s practice… Duchene attended a wedding Saturday in Vail. [Denver Post]
A Colorado Avalanche season preview. [The Hockey News]
The Rest of the League
Jagr says he’s ‘able to wait’ for NHL deal, the 45-year-old free agent forward wants ‘to extend my career there’ with Cup contender. [NHL.com]
How NHL prospect tournaments have changed over the past 25 years. [Sportsnet]
Sabres’ Jack Eichel focused on hockey, not contract talks. Former No. 2 pick entering last year of rookie deal. [CBC]