Colorado Avalanche
Competition for Avalanche defensemen begins in earnest. [BSN Denver]
Joffrey Lupul accuses Maple Leafs of injury cheating. [The Globe and Mail]
Avalanche reverts to #WhyNotUs theme from 2013-14. [The Denver Post]
Dreger and LeBrun scan Duchene trade landscape. At what point do you take the best deal on the table and just walk away from a bad situation? [Fan Rag Sports]
The Rest of the Game
Coyotes cancel pre-season game due to bad ice. [CBC]
Tyler Wong: Just who is this star of Golden Knights’ first game? [Sporting News]
Can we take the Coyotes seriously? Yes, you can probably take the Arizona Coyotes seriously now. [NBC Sports]
L.A. Kings introduced to NHL’s new slashing rules in preseason opener. [Daily News]
Here are a number of players to watch in 2017-18 NHL season. [The Star]