Daily Cupcakes: September 26th, 202

Colorado Avalanche

Five people facing the most pressure as 2017-18 NHL season begins. Yes, someone from the Colorado Avalanche is listed. Are you surprised? [USA Today]

Vancouver Canucks will not acquire Matt Duchene. [The Canuck Way]

The Rest of the Game

Leafs’ salary cap could hinge on exam of Joffrey Lupul. [The Star]

How the jump in penalties changes NHL landscape. [Fan Rag Sports]

As athletes protest, Crosby and NHL strike an off-key chord. [CBC]

Why hockey fans shouldn’t look to NHL players to be allies. [For the Win, USA Today]

NHL director of officiating: Players will adapt to rule changes. [Sportsnet]

Fleury has successful debut with Golden Knights. [NHL]