Hockey headlines for January 13, 2021

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Old rivals Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins open a 56-game sprint to the finish line (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Wild ink winger Marcus Foligno to 3-year, $9.3 million extension (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Hamonic signs as Canucks set opening-day roster for season (Vancouver Province)
Jeremy Colliton signs two-year contract extension as Blackhawks’ coach, cementing role in rebuild (Chicago Sun-Times)
Dallas Stars return to practice Tuesday with 15 players absent (Dallas Morning News)
Sharks’ Bob Boughner says Evander Kane is “on board” (San Jose Mercury News)
Blue Jackets seek approval to have fans at games (Columbus Dispatch)
Bruins to retire Willie O’Ree’s number (Boston Herald)
Enters Another Abbreviated Season (New York Times)
In unprecedented times, NHL prepares for opening night (Globe & Mail)
Leafs expect the slogging to be strenuous in a competitive North Division (Toronto Sun)
Retooled Canadiens ready to rock, set sights on hot start to season (Montreal Gazette)
Lift the curtain, Edmonton Oilers ready to prove they are for real (Edmonton Sun)
Wild West: In the midst of a pandemic, Blues embark on a unique season (St. Louis Post Dispatch)
NHL embarks on season that will be like ‘56 playoff games’ (Washington Times)
Bruins know a quick start is key in season bound to be turbulent (Boston Globe)
Wild enters historic season with nonstop playoff intensity (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Rangers tasking youngster with filling this huge void (New York Post)
Islanders look to build upon conference final run with returning cast (New York Post)
Devils are in for another rough season (New York Post)
L.A. Kings roster: Familiar faces anchor a team in transition (Los Angeles Daily News)
For Peter Laviolette, Thursday is the start of a new challenge in just about every way possible (Washington Post)
With high expectations this year, Trotz wants Isles to forget last two (New York Newsday)
Arizona Coyotes' strength remains with goalies (Arizona Republic)
Can Mrazek and Reimer give the Hurricanes an advantage in the condensed season? (Raleigh News & Observer)
At 22, the Flyers’ Carter Hart is primed to become one of the NHL’s elite goaltenders (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Isles new goalie Sorokin is living his 'dream' to play in NHL (New York Newsday)
With experienced blueliners, Capitals’ inexperienced goalies have strong first wall (Washington Times)
COVID-19 concerns reportedly why J.T. Miller absent from Canucks practice (Vancouver Province)
Hawks' Seabrook still not ready to get on the ice (Chicago Daily Herald)
Nico Hischier to miss NJ Devils' season opener with leg injury, return timetable uncertain (NorthJersey.com)
Blue Jackets' Max Domi working to shoot first (Columbus Dispatch)
Steven Stamkos is back, but a gap remains for Lightning (Tampa Bay Times)
Motivation remains clear for Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Chandler Stephenson excels in expanded role with Golden Knights (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Veteran Hornqvist ‘means business when he’s on the ice.’ That’s key for the Panthers (Miami Herald)
Devils’ Jesper Boqvist is going to get a second chance in the NHL (NJ.com)
Mark Jankowski embraces expectations of being Penguins’ No. 3 center (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Canucks: Olli Juolevi finally arrives as a roster regular (Vancouver Province)
Will Mike Matheson partner with John Marino against the Flyers? (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Kyrou is ready to go for Blues, but he's starting on taxi squad (St. Louis Post Dispatch)
Why Avalanche rookie defenseman Bo Byram is on fast-track for early ice time in 2021 (Denver Post)
Rookie Cal Foote crashes veteran-laden Lightning roster (Tampa Bay Times)
Canucks: Elias Pettersson's complete game brings thoughts of a Selke Trophy to mind (Vancouver Province)
Jets prospect Perfetti unsure what to expect from ‘really crazy’ hockey season (Winnipeg Sun)
Cholowski, Rasmussen make Red Wings' taxi squad (Detroit Free Press)
Numbers game: Flames finalize roster, aiming for financial flexibility (Calgary Sun)
Arttu Ruotsalainen among four Sabres assigned to Rochester (Buffalo News)
Jets lose Comrie, Sbisa to waivers (Winnipeg Free Press)
Red Wings’ Evgeny Svechnikov clears waivers, creating options for club (MLive.com)
Canucks assign seven players to Utica ahead of season opener (Vancouver Province)
Nick Holden clears waivers for Golden Knights (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Morgan Frost earns spot on Flyers’ final roster; Samuel Morin, six others clear waivers (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Ducks send Trevor Zegras, Jamie Drysdale to AHL to start season (Orange County Register)
Michigan online gaming, sports betting on verge of launch (MLive.com)
Flyers to advertise on helmets this season. Spoiler alert: It’s not Wawa. (Philadelphia Inquirer)