BSN exclusive, Joe Sakic on Matt Duchene: “He’s under contract, and I expect him to be here”. [BSN Denver]
Varlamov confident ‘all the injuries are behind me’ as he returns from surgery. [NBC Sports]
There are some questions the Avalanche must answer. [The Hockey Writers]
Colorado Avalanche: Remembering two players on Lokomotiv. [Mile High Sticking]
The Rest of the Game
Former Black Hawks captain Pilote dies at 85, Hockey Hall of Fame defenseman won Norris Trophy three times, Stanley Cup in 1961. [NHL]
NHL coach, Mike Yeo, raises $31K for Hurricane Harvey relief. [Hockey Feed]
Subpoenas issued for Bettman, Daly and Lamoriello in Peluso lawsuit. [TSN]
Mattias Ekholm hosting a charity youth clinic is a ‘no-brainer’. Inaugural Mattias Ekholm Hockey Clinic sells out, gives proceeds to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Middle Tennessee. [Nashville Predators]