Daily Cupcakes:
Colorado Avalanche
Barrie pleased with evolving Avalanche culture. [BSN Denver]
Despite what Avalanche legend, Peter Forsberg, said… there’s no incentive or good reason to bench Matt Duchene. [The Hockey News]
The Rest of the Game
If you missed it, Las Vegas did a Hell of a job with their first home opener. An amazing intro, you should watch some highlights when you have a chance. [NHL]
Shattenkirk talks about his life in the NHL this far and his choice to be a Ranger. [Player’s Tribune]
As Golden Knights backbone, Fleury has injected life into the desert. [Toronto Star]
LA Kings announce Legends Night Series for 2017-18 Season. Team will honor Dave “Tiger” Williams, Felix Potvin and Mark Hardy this season. [LA Kings]
CWHL season kicks off with more money and more travel for players. Players will be paid for the first time in its 11-year history, but they’re being asked to do more for the money. [The Star]
Trent McCleary: The shot that almost killed me. I remembered that missed block shot, here’s a follow-up on his story, 17 years later. [CBC]
Edmonton Oilers discovering this NHL season is shaping up to be harder than the last. [Edmonton Journal]
The five toughest players Mark Scheifele has ever faced. [Player’s Tribune]
Scheifele did it wrong, too little Zadorov.
The problem is he still doesn’t remember Zadorov.