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9/26/15

MIKE BROPHY: Will Phil Kessel change his stripes? Good luck, Penguins (The Hockey News)
STAN FISHLER: Yogi Berra loved…hockey? And the New Jersey Devils loved him (The Hockey News)
FRANK SERAVALLI: Five things to know about the Kane investigation (TSN)
SCOTT BURNSIDE: 6 things that have us jacked about 2015-16 (ESPN)
JASON SIEGEL: Leafs' work ethic won't be a problem this season (TSN)
SCOTT BURNSIDE: Pens' Letang ready to finish what he started (ESPN)
ERIC DUHATSCHEK: Flames coach Bob Hartley may shift centre Sam Bennett to the wing (Globe & Mail)
LUKE DeCOCK: Carolina Hurricanes’ goalie battle just getting started (Raleigh News & Observer)
DAMIEN COX: Junior Steelheads will have plenty of star talent (Toronto Star)
BRETT CRYGALIS: Patrick Kane rape case exposes callous breed of sports fan (New York Post)
BERNIE LINCICOME: Spotlight on Patrick Kane probe shows, again, that winning is everything (Chicago Tribune)Paywall to view
MIKE ZEISBERGER: Bill Daly says NHL has no reason to punish Patrick Kane (Toronto Sun)
ERIC FRANCIS: Vancouver Canucks at Calgary Flames (Calgary Sun)
CAM COLE: 'Elaborate hoax' could derail Kane accuser's case (Vancouver Sun)
DAVE STUBBS: Defending-champion Blackhawks focus on hockey amid Patrick Kane reports (Montreal Gazette)
DAVID HAUGH: DA restores some order to Patrick Kane probe in wake of bizarre twists (Chicago Tribune)Paywall to view
DON BRENNAN: Puempel takes a spill at Senators practice (Ottawa Sun)
MIKE ZEISBERGER: Quebec, Vegas set to make sales pitch to league execs (Toronto Sun)
JASON BOTCHFORD: Shinkaruk a bright light in predictable 4-1 loss (Vancouver Province)
WES GILBERTSON: Oops ... you're gone! (Calgary Sun)
GARY LAWLESS: Beware the palace coup, Pavelec (Winnipeg Free Press)

9/25/15

KEN CAMPBELL: Ekman-Larsson shooting to become best in Sweden and NHL (The Hockey News)
FRANK SERAVALLI: Lawyer for Kane's accuser abruptly quits case (TSN)
DAMIEN COX: Prospects Game showcases U.S. talent (Sportsnet)
JASON SIEGEL: The how of Mike Babcock’s success (TSN)
CRAIG CUSTANCE: Thomas Raffl just one of the intriguing storylines at Jets camp (ESPN)Paywall to view
CHRIS JOHNSTON: How coach's challenges will impact NHL games (Sportsnet)
RICK WESTHEAD: NHL demands Boston U researchers hand over concussion documents (TSN)
ALLAN MUIR: NHL's new 3-on-3 OT is a thrill, but coaches will find a way to spoil it (Si.com)
FRANK SERAVALLI: Seven line combinations to watch (TSN)
PIERRE LeBRUN: Avs sticking with offense-first style (ESPN)
KEVIN ALLEN: With more offense, Sabres could be a fun team to watch (USA Today)
LUKE DeCOCK: Unusual trip is unexpected homecoming for Canes’ Malone (Raleigh News & Observer)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Canucks centre Bo Horvat ready to shoulder the load (Vancouver Sun)
RICK TELANDER: Patrick Kane legal saga creating drama like Duke lacrosse, O.J. trial (Chicago Sun-Times)
DAVE STUBBS: Coach Barry Trotz working to take his Capitals to the next level (Montreal Gazette)
JASON BOTCHFORD: Horvat determined to avoid ‘sophomore slump’ (Vancouver Province)
DON BRENNAN: Senators mates continue deep connection (Ottawa Sun)
MARK KISZLA: Nathan MacKinnon hopes to be roaring 20-year-old with Avs this season (Denver Post)
CAM COLE:Lawyer for Kane accuser quits, citing ‘ethical obligation’ (Vancouver Sun)
MIKE HEIKA: In competitive battle for roster spots, top defensemen falter in Stars' 6-0 loss to Blues (Dallas Morning News)
STEPHEN HARRIS: New OT format a winner for NHL (Boston Herald)
BEN KUZMA: Defence prospect Ben Hutton impresses Canucks (Vancouver Province)
GREGG KRUPA: Franzen, back from injury, fires up (Detroit News)
ERIC FRANCIS: Calgary Flames can't wait for new overtime format (Calgary Sun)

9/24/15

KEN CAMPBELL: Blackhawks, NHL caught in the middle of bizarre Patrick Kane situation (The Hockey News)
DAMIEN COX: The Patrick Kane investigation just got messier (Sportsnet)
FRANK SERAVALLI: Early returns: 3-on-3 overtime proves quick and decisive (TSN)
ALLAN MUIR: Patrick Kane's NHL status unchanged by bizarre rape case developments (Si.com)
MARK SPECTOR: Chiarelli starting to piece together World Cup puzzle (Sportsnet)
CRAIG CUSTANCE: Inside the selection process for Team North America (ESPN)Paywall to view
ALLAN MUIR: NHL notes: Slava Voynov skates in Russia; Blow to Bruins' backline (Si.com)
PIERRE LeBRUN: New faces fitting in with Ducks (ESPN)
ELLIOTTE FRIEDMAN: 30 Thoughts: The challenge NHLers face in retirement (Sportsnet)
ERIC DUHATSCHEK: Flames’ Dougie Hamilton arrives with high expectations, unexpected illness (Globe & Mail)
CHRISTINE BRENNAN: Time for NHL to sit Patrick Kane following latest controversy (USA Today)
KEVIN ALLEN: Doubting the Blackhawks? After changes, distraction, they 'welcome the challenge' (USA Today)
CAM COLE: NHL tainted as Kane case grows even uglier (Vancouver Sun)
JEFF SEIDEL: Blashill brings fresh approach in first season (Detroit Free Press)
DEREK VAN DIEST: Oilers head coach Todd McLellan giving each netminder a game to state their case (Edmonton Sun)
ERIC FRANCIS: Calgary Flames' self-sacrificing ways can cause injury trouble (Calgary Sun)
MIKE ZEISBERGER: Patrick Kane saga quickly becoming theatre of bizarre (Toronto Sun)
DAVID HAUGH: Patrick Kane case is suddenly messier than ever (Chicago Tribune)Paywall to view
JEFF MILLER: Ducks' goalie coach Sudsie Maharaj has a story worth saving (Orange County Register)
MIKE HEIKA: Stars testing out new ways to control the ice in three-on-three overtime format (Dallas Morning News)
BEN KUZMA: Coach Willie impatient to get back behind Canucks bench (Vancouver Province)
JOHN MacKINNON: Oilers heart-and-soul winger Matt Hendricks likes what he sees in training camp (Edmonton Journal)
BOB DUFF: Petr Mrazek, Jimmy Howard battle for starting goalie job (Windsor Star)
MIKE IMREM: Patrick Kane case too compelling to ignore (Chicago Daily Herald)
DON BRENNAN: Senators' goalie decisions look good early (Ottawa Sun)
BRUCE ARTHUR: Patrick Kane case takes strange, ugly turn (Toronto Star)
JOHN NIYO: Green could be weapon Red Wings lack (Detroit News)
TERRY JONES: Oilers off-season acquisition Cam Talbot backstops team to win in first in baseball-style rotation (Edmonton Sun)
JOHN KASS: Patrick Kane bombshell not made for TV sleuthing (Chicago Tribune)Paywall to view
BEN KUZMA: Gaunce pushes pace 'to show I can stay' with Canucks (Vancouver Province)
RANDY SPORTAK: Top 5 defenceman ready to fill in for TJ Brodie on Calgary Flames (Calgary Sun)

9/23/15

JARED CLINTON: New exhibit tells tale of Brooklyn NHL franchise that nearly was (The Hockey News)
KEN CAMPBELL: Five things NHL and NHLPA could do, right now, to help prevent tragedies (The Hockey News)
MATT LARKIN: We finally understand the Anaheim Ducks’ goalie situation (The Hockey News)
STU COWAN: What will new metal detectors at all NHL arenas mean for fans?Stu Hackel (The Hockey News)
CHRIS JOHNSTON: Determined Parenteau out to prove doubters wrong (Sportsnet)
JONAS SIEGEL: Young Leafs in tough to crack NHL squad (TSN)
SCOTT BURNSIDE: Phil Kessel adjusting well in Pittsburgh (ESPN)
ALLAN MUIR: Method to the madness of John Tortorella as USA's World Cup coach (Si.com)
MARK SPECTOR: Who is the No. 1 goalie for the Calgary Flames? (Sportsnet)
PIERRE LeBRUN: Ducks looking for third wheel on top line (ESPN)
KEVIN ALLEN: Stanley Cup Final loss a stepping-stone for the Lightning? (USA Today)
MIKE ZEISBERGER: Babcock or Quenneville? Canada can’t go wrong with World Cup coach (Toronto Sun)
DAVE STUBBS: 3-on-3 overtime fizzles before it ignites in Habs' preseason opener (Montreal Gazette)
BEN KUZMA: No more ribbing -- Burrows back from rehab (Vancouver Province)
MARTIN FENNELLY: Stamkos to Toronto? It’s not crazy talk (Tampa Tribune)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: Facing Ottawa Senators 'weird' for Lehner (Ottawa Sun)
PAUL FRIESEN: Three-on-three OT a smashing success ... Hellebuyck knocking on the door ... Lemieux carrying family name well ... Pardy at home (Winnipeg Sun)
FLUTO SHINZAWA: Patrice Bergeron, David Krejci want expanded roles (Boston Globe)
JASON GREGOR: Oilers need to toughen up and protect each other (Edmonton Journal)
DAVE FESCHUK: Curtis Glencross fights for right to wear blue and white (Toronto Star)
STEPHEN HARRIS: Bruins need fighting spirit back (Boston Herald)
GARY LAWLESS: Jets trying to be proactive in wake of NHL bad behaviour (Winnipeg Free Press)
ED WILLES: As always, Canucks success depends on the Sedins (Vancouver Sun)
TOM JONES: Lightning's preseason first step on road with single goal: Stanley Cup (Tampa Bay Times)
STU COWAN: Chris Nilan says it's too easy to link NHL deaths simply to fighting (Montreal Gazette)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: Ottawa Senators practising with 25 (Ottawa Sun)
MIKE ZEISBERGER: While off-ice questions fester, Patrick Kane returns to ice (Toronto Sun)
ERIC FRANCIS: Michael Frolik and Dougie Hamilton fitting in with the Calgary Flames (Calgary Sun)
MIKE HEIKA: Jack Campbell's plan to reach full potential with Stars is to stay calm, be patient (Dallas Morning News)
DEREK VAN DIEST: Oilers head coach Todd McLellan breaks camp up into two groups; creates competition (Edmonton Sun)

9/22/15

KEN CAMPBELL: Enforcers are dying…why isn’t the hockey world doing something about it? (The Hockey News)
RYAN KENNEDY: John Tortorella named Team USA’s World Cup coach…seriously (The Hockey News)
SCOTT BURNSIDE: Hang on, naming John Tortorella coach might be just what Team USA needs (ESPN)
MARK SPECTOR: Oilers taking a 'calculated gamble' on Klefbom (Sportsnet)
PIERRE LeBRUN: John Gibson contract just one of many items on Anaheim Ducks' to-do list (ESPN)
CRAIG CUSTANCE: McDavid impressing in first NHL training camp (ESPN)
RICK WESTHEAD: Former NHL player Ewen's brain coveted by CTE researchers (TSN)
JONAS SIEGEL: JVR readies for life without Kessel (TSN)
PIERRE LeBRUN: Kings determined to correct off-ice mistakes (ESPN)
JAMES MIRTLE: Babcock wants the Leafs to play like the Red Wings -- literally (Globe & Mail)
KEVIN ALLEN: John Tortorella the logical choice to coach USA in World Cup of Hockey (USA Today)
KEVIN ALLEN: Kings' offseason focus fueled by last year's disappointment (USA Today)
HELENE ELLIOTT: Ducks' Chris Stewart has come a long way and is still battling (Los Angeles Times)
BEN KUZMA: Dorsett, Prust fighting on same side now (Vancouver Province)
LARRY BROOKS: It’s the last -- and best -- chance for Rangers’ ‘dominant’ center (New York Post)
RANDY SPORTAK: Captain Mark Giordano logs tons of minutes in his first pre-season game (Calgary Sun)
DEREK VAN DIEST: Oilers forward Connor McDavid plays solid in NHL debut, sets up game-tying goal (Edmonton Sun)
MICHAEL ARACE: Abundance of talent bodes well for Blue Jackets (Columbus Dispatch)
CAM COLE: Todd Ewen is the latest NHL tough guy to die young (Vancouver Sun)
STU COWAN: Former Hab Todd Ewen was more than just a tough guy (Montreal Gazette)
DON BRENNAN: O'Dell hopes to join local boys (Ottawa Sun)
ERIC FRANCIS: Michael Frolik and Dougie Hamilton fitting in with the Calgary Flames (Calgary Sun)
DAVE FESCHUK: Stars should come out for three-on-three overtime (Toronto Star)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Walker finds balance between family and hockey (Vancouver Sun)
MIKE HEIKA: Benn, Hemsky expect to be ready for Stars opener (Dallas Morning News)
TERRY JONES: Head coach Todd McLellan says tit was important for claw back for the come-from-behind win at Rexall (Edmonton Sun)
MIKE IMREM: What a different sports world if there were a real draft (Chicago Daily Herald)

9/21/15

FRANK SERAVALLI: Who will be the man behind the bench for Canada? (TSN)
JAMES MIRTLE: Maple Leafs’ training camp puts off-ice issues and second chances first (Globe & Mail)
DAVE STUBBS: Canadiens' Galchenyuk, Eller, Semin showing great chemistry at training camp (Montreal Gazette)
BEN KUZMA: McCann looks like first-rounder in Canucks' scrimmage (Vancouver Province)
HELENE ELLIOTT: Ducks hope Shawn Horcoff's leadership, experience can help in Cup quest (Los Angeles Times)
DAVE STUBBS: Max Pacioretty reflects, looks ahead after his emotional selection as Habs' 29th captain (Montreal Gazette)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: 'Showtime' for Ottawa Senators on bubble (Ottawa Sun)
DAVID STAPLES: Oscar Klefbom and the trend of betting long and smart on young NHL defencemen (Edmonton Journal)
DAVE STUBBS: Pacioretty already nicely versed in illustrious history of Canadiens captains (Montreal Gazette)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Jacob ready to make his mark (Vancouver Sun)
DAVE FESCHUK: The long and the short of Connor Brown’s chances (Toronto Star)
JACK TODD: P.K. Subban should be captain of the Canadiens (Montreal Gazette)
BEN KUZMA: Canucks mull options for 3-on-3 overtime 'chaos' (Vancouver Province)
BRUCE GARRIOCH: Ottawa Senators like 3-on-3 excitement (Ottawa Sun)
ROB LONGLEY: Leafs' Connor Brown growing into an NHLer (Toronto Sun)
MIKE HEIKA: Patrick Sharp 'very impressed' with Tyler Seguin after scrimmage (Dallas Morning News)
TERRY JONES: Klefbom deal not as crazy as it seems (Edmonton Sun)
GEORGE JOHNSON: Ferland not taking anything for granted (Calgary Herald)
TED WYMAN: Tempers flare at intense Jets scrimmage (Winnipeg Sun)
JEFF GORDON: Ewen's death saddens, concerns NHL community (St. Louis Post Dispatch)
BOB DUFF: Dylan Larkin could make Red Wings sooner rather than later (Windsor Star)

9/20/15

MIKE BROPHY: Top 5 feel-good stories of 2014-15 (The Hockey News)
KEN CAMPBELL: Top 10 No. 1-2 Draft Duos of all-time. Where will McDavid & Eichel finish? (The Hockey News)
MIKE ZEISBERGER: Red Wings' veterans happy for fresh start under new coach (Toronto Sun)
HELENE ELLIOTT: Ducks, fed up with postseason disappointments, put in work at training camp (Los Angeles Times)
FLUTO SHINZAWA: Austin Czarnik makes up for his lack of size with fierce competitiveness (Boston Globe)
BEN KUZMA: Canucks' Matt Bartkowski puts doghouse behind him (Vancouver Province)
LARRY BROOKS: It’s not NHL’s place to pass quick judgment on Patrick Kane (New York Post)
DON BRENNAN: Senators' Wideman gets advice from roommates (Ottawa Sun)
BUCKY GLEASON: New Sabres goalie Lehner can count on a fair shot here (Buffalo News)
MIKE ZEISBERGER: Red Wings' Ken Holland on Mike Babcock: 'We want to kick his ass! (Toronto Sun)
IAIN MacINTYRE: Jake jolted at Canucks camp, players like royalty in Prince George (Vancouver Sun)
STEPHEN HARRIS: Young Sabres all optimism (Boston Herald)
TOM GULLITI: Devils' Cory Schneider knows coach John Hynes' intensity (Bergen Record)
DAVE FESCHUK: Rielly, Gardiner “go own ways,” learn same lessons (Toronto Star)
LARRY BROOKS: ‘I want to be a Ranger’ -- but this is Dylan McIlrath’s last chance (New York Post)
DON BRENNAN: Senators prospect Chabot could be power-play material (Ottawa Sun)
JASON BOTCHFORD: Vrbata’s role to bring balance to Canucks' offence (Vancouver Province)
ROB LONGLEY: Babcock focusing on Rielly, Gardiner early at Leafs camp (Toronto Sun)
MICHAEL ARACE: Ryan Murray’s magic can lift Jackets’ defense (Columbus Dispatch)
FRANK FITZPATRICK: Hakstol's journey to Flyers started on a farm on the Canadian prairie (Philadelphia Inquirer)
BARRY ROZNER: Celebrating Kane a bad look for Chicago Blackhawks (Chicago Daily Herald)
MIKE HEIKA: It may be early, but Stars' two-goalie plan looks great; Ruff: 'Both of our starters looked good' (Dallas Morning News)
TED WYMAN: Class in session for Jets (Winnipeg Sun)

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