Hockey headlines for September 23, 2022

Friday, September 23, 2022

'A good fit': New faces stand out on first day of Flames main camp (Calgary Sun)
Canadiens' Nick Suzuki sidelined for two weeks with lower-body injury (Montreal Gazette)
Sharks GM won’t leave Russian players behind for Prague games: ‘We all go, or no one goes’ (San Jose Mercury News)
Injured Flyers defenseman Ryan Ellis unlikely to play this season, according to Chuck Fletcher (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews dismiss trade rumors as the Chicago Blackhawks open training camp: ‘It’s just a lot of noise right now’ (Chicago Tribune)
Mathew Barzal not stressing over getting new deal done: 'My heart’s here' (New York Post)
Kaprizov 'did exactly what he had to do' in return from Russia (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Carter Hart ‘fully cooperating’ with NHL investigation into sexual assault allegation involving Canada’s 2018 World Juniors team (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Devils’ Michael McLeod finally speaks about 2018 Hockey Canada sexual assault investigation (NJ.com)
Chevy: “I believe we are a playoff team." (Winnipeg Free Press)
Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher provides updates on Sean Couturier, Ivan Fedotov and more (Philadelphia Inquirer)
‘Hunger’ still there for Capitals despite four straight early exits (Washington Times)
As another Blues camp opens, the number of remaining ’19 Cup vets dwindles (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Day one of Blackhawks camp means a new beginning (Chicago Daily Herald)
Kings start training camp talking expectations (Los Angeles Daily News)
Familiar faces, good vibes and high expectations as the Penguins open training camp (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Back to basics: Stars open training camp laying the foundation of Dallas’ new philosophy (Dallas Morning News)
As Lightning begin training camp practices, opportunities abound (Tampa Bay Times)
Blue Jackets need better defense than 2021-22 to improve playoff odds (Columbus Dispatch)
On first day of camp, Wild go right to work on power play (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
John Tortorella’s first Flyers training camp begins with a test in both physical and ‘mental toughness’ (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Good 'Newsy': New Wings coach Derek Lalonde takes first practice in stride (Detroit News)
New Sharks coach described as detailed, demanding and not ‘scared of confrontations’ (San Jose Mercury News)
New coach Lane Lambert aims to regain Islanders’ old identity (New York Post)
In first camp, Paul Maurice tries to reinvent Panthers with focus on ‘playoff-like hockey’ (Miami Herald)
New Jets coach Rick Bowness makes immediate impact (Winnipeg Free Press)
Habs coach Martin St. Louis not worried about team's logjam at forward (Montreal Gazette)
Ducks find themselves in transition without a captain (Los Angeles Daily News)
Nicklas Backstrom ‘optimistic’ about return, but Caps’ injury woes linger (Washington Post)
Golden Knights start camp with captain, but others missing (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
It's 'business as usual' for healthy Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Rangers’ Barclay Goodrow says his ankle ‘feels good’ (New York Post)
Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin: No post-surgery pain, no worries about contract (MLive.com)
Samsonov sees 'good opportunity' in one-year pact with Leafs after turning down longer deals (Toronto Sun)
Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin 'I believe in myself. I’m still a good player' (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Avs don’t need Evan Rodrigues to be Nazem Kadri. But with Gabriel Landeskog hurt, they need Rodrigues now more than ever. (Denver Post)
Weight of new contract not a concern for Darnell Nurse (Edmonton Sun)
Wheeler still a respected voice as Jets’ leadership group set to expand (Winnipeg Free Press)
It's only Day 1, but Jets' Scheifele appears to have new lease on life (Winnipeg Sun)
How David Perron can be a difference-maker for Red Wings (Detroit Free Press)
Carrying 'quiet swagger,' Rasmus Dahlin growing in role as Sabres leader (Buffalo News)
Devils’ Jesper Bratt: My goal is to stay in New Jersey a ‘very long time' (NJ.com)
Puljujarvi needs to take advantage of fresh start with Edmonton Oilers (Edmonton Sun)
Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck excited about Artemi Panarin pairing (New York Post)
Hamonic gets first shot at playing supporting role for rookie Sanderson (Ottawa Sun)
Kid Line together again on first day of scrimmages (New York Newsday)
Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher already has first facial scratch at camp (Montreal Gazette)
The Canadiens now have Batman and Robin (Montreal Gazette)
Bruins reveal cybersecurity firm Rapid7 will be first sponsor of patch on game and practice jerseys (Boston Globe)
Jets new scout hopes to be a role model for young women, Indigenous youth (Winnipeg Free Press)
Raise-a-Reader: Luke Schenn's sons get a kick out of a hockey series aimed at young readers (Vancouver Province)