Daily Cupcakes: September 26th, 2018

It is the return of the Cupcakes!

Colorado Avalanche

Upstart Avalanche maintain same something-to-prove attitude. [USA Today]

Colorado Avalanche: A look at the past and future. [WBLZ Media]

Former Pioneer O’Connor challenges for role on Avalanche. [Mile High Sports]

Colorado Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon an underpaid star, and he doesn’t care. [Times Call]

Avs’ MacKinnon speeds toward success: ‘A bona fide superstar’. [CBS Denver]

The Rest of the Game

Senators’ Duchene upset with Smith being placed on waivers. “It’s a kick in the balls”. [TSN]

Rebuilding Rangers eye modest goals, not deep playoff run. [National Post]

The Canucks are drawing a ton of penalties this preseason. [Vancouver Courier]

Golden Knights ink Shea Theodore to 7-year contract. [Sporting News]

31 Thoughts: Team owners played key role in Erik Karlsson trade. [Sportsnet]