Hockey headlines for January 8, 2021

Friday, January 8, 2021

‘He embodies what it means to be a Bruin.’ Patrice Bergeron officially named Bruins captain (Boston Globe)
Bruins notebook: Bruins’ David Krejci looking to build chemistry with linemates (Boston Globe)
Devils bring back Vatanen on one-year deal (NorthJersey.com)
Ducks coach Dallas Eakins: U.S. Capitol insurrection ‘literally sickens me’ (Orange County Register)
Maple Leafs, Senators get government go-ahead (Toronto Sun)
Helmet ads are here for Blues this season (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
In a hectic training camp, Capitals harness a ‘sense of urgency’ (Washington Times)
Nashville Predators have a new mantra this season: 'No regrets' (The Tennessean)
How the Penguins plan to unleash their defensemen this season (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
How the Wings are doubling their PP attack (Detroit Free Press)
Jets seeking back-end balance (Winnipeg Free Press)
In Sheldon Keefe the Maple Leafs trust, to shake off the rust without exhibition games (Toronto Star)
Wings like goaltender mix with Bernier, newcomer Greiss (Detroit News)
Canadiens being cagey about their plans for backup goalie Jake Allen (Montreal Gazette)
Devils’ Corey Crawford remains absent from camp after another personal day (NJ.com)
Sabres hope to have Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn on the ice Friday (Buffalo News)
Energized Binnington looking forward — not backward (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Malcolm Subban going ‘eyes first’ as he battles for Blackhawks’ starting goalie job (Chicago Sun-Times)
Andrew Shaw contemplated retirement during a lengthy comeback from a concussion, but the Chicago Blackhawks forward can change his style only so much (Chicago Tribune)
William Karlsson vows to be better this season for Golden Knights (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
For Wild's Dumba, his head is clear and body is sound (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Trouba needs to be better in second season with Rangers (New York Newsday)
Lucic sees parallels to Bruins' 2011 Stanley Cup-winning team in depth at Flames' disposal (Calgary Sun)
Dominik Kahun displays skills on first day with Edmonton Oilers (Edmonton Journal)
Jason Zucker is more comfortable as a member of the Penguins (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Kasperi Kapanen one step closer to U.S., still not expected to play Game 1 for Penguins (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
‘I know what I need to do’: Flames defenceman Nesterov anxious to make most of second NHL stint (Calgary Sun)
Edmonton Oilers' Evan Bouchard back from Sweden and knocking on NHL door (Edmonton Journal)
Shortened season, uncertainty ‘stressful’ for players like Lightning’s Cristoval Nieves (Tampa Bay Times)
Connor can't complain (Winnipeg Free Press)
Joel Farabee has added weight and feels more comfortable in his second Flyers camp (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Robby Fabbri centering what Red Wings hope will be dangerous second line (MLive.com)
Snazzy skater Ehlers plans to shoot more (Winnipeg Free Press)
Devils’ Jack Hughes on his role, expectations entering 2nd NHL season (NJ.com)
Wild first-rounder Marco Rossi won’t be cleared for upcoming scrimmage (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Brett Howden impresses in Rangers’ scrimmage (New York Post)
Golden Knights’ Dylan Coghlan impresses with play, facial hair (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
K’Andre Miller playing way into Rangers lineup (New York Post)
Isles' prospects pushing veterans for roster spots in camp (New York Newsday)
Ex-Penguins backup goaltender Jeff Zatkoff, ‘Mr. Game 1,’ retires (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Lightning name Dave Randorf new play-by-play announcer (Tampa Bay Times)
Predators find AHL partner in Chicago Wolves, the Carolina Hurricanes' affiliate (The Tennessean)