Colorado Avalanche
Matt Duchene endures the wait – and the weight – of Colorado’s trade inaction: The Avalanche front office will never get the price it demands for Duchene and has already wrecked the relationship. [National Post]
Ready to make an impression in the ‘Peg. After playing for three teams in five years, Micheal Sgarbossa wants to take the next step. [Winnipeg Free Press]
John Mitchell signs a PTO with the Chicago Blackhawks. [CBS Sports]
The Rest of the Game
Pastrnak becoming highest-paid Bruins player wouldn’t bother Marchand. [NBC Sports]
Devils sign defenceman Damon Severson to six-year deal. [Sportsnet]
Five NHL free agents still on the market. I can’t believe Jagr still hasn’t signed somewhere… and where will Winnik start the year? Many teams could use Winnik on the PK. [The Star]
The LA Kings Beach Cities 5K/10K Helps Raise Over $200,000. By partnering with the Hydrocephalus Association, the Kings Care Foundation has helped raise nearly $1 million in support of research since 2014. [L.A. Kings]