Hockey headlines for September 26, 2022

Monday, September 26, 2022

Huberdeau scores in debut, Flames sweep split-squad games against Canucks (Calgary Sun)
Johnny Gaudreau, Patrik Laine find chemistry in Jackets' preseason win (Columbus Dispatch)
The Leafs and nervous fans have high hopes for Ilya Samsonov and Matt Murray. No complaints so far (Toronto Star)
Devils’ Nico Hischier clarifies past comments on coach Lindy Ruff: ‘No comment is not what I meant’ (NJ.com)
Among the Maple Leafs new additions for this season, Calle Jarnkrok already stands out (Globe & Mail)
A lot went right for Wild in 2021-22. Is it realistic to expect that to happen again? (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
‘It sucks, but it’s part of hockey’: Conditioning drills help Kraken get legs going again (Seattle Times)
Kraken will get first look at what they hope is an improved roster in preseason opener (Seattle Times)
Rangers’ roster spots up for grabs with preseason set to start (New York Post)
Anton Khudobin enters Stars preseason on the mend, with an uncertain future (Dallas Morning News)
Positives in Matt Murray's Stanley Cup past a vital tool for Maple Leafs, veteran Mark Giordano figures (Toronto Sun)
Blackhawks’ Jujhar Khaira ready to put Jacob Trouba’s hit, tumultuous season behind him (Chicago Sun-Times)
Rangers’ Mika Zibanejad ‘learned a lot’ going through early playoff struggles (New York Post)
Penguins forward Jason Zucker wants to prove he can still 'play at a high level' (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Islanders defenseman Dobson skating on an upward path (New York Newsday)
Penguins forward Samuel Poulin progressing at center (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Kevin Labanc believes in himself. For now, so does the Sharks’ new coach (San Jose Mercury News)
Derek Lalonde pleased with first Red Wings camp despite turnovers (MLive.com)
Flames’ Coleman now fast friend to former Battle of Florida foes (Calgary Sun)
Isles get chance for test run in preseason games (New York Newsday)
LIer Trivigno excited about preseason game vs. Isles (New York Newsday)
Jason Zucker puts nightmare 2021-22 behind him as he propels Penguins to win in preseason opener (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Young forward, veteran goalie shine in Knights’ preseason opener (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Sharks’ Kahkonen has busy night in preseason game vs. Los Angeles Kings (San Jose Mercury News)
Jets shut out by Oilers in pre-season opener (Winnipeg Sun)
A healthy Jordan Binnington in 'good spot' as Blues open preseason with win (St. Louis Post Dispatch)
Anthony Mantha will need to deliver, and more from Caps’ preseason opener (Washington Post)
Rossi, Addison impress in Wild's first preseason game against Avalanche (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Penguins fall to Blue Jackets in second half of split-squad games (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Dominik Kubalik shows skill set during Red Wings' camp scrimmage (Detroit Free Press)
John Tortorella directs another punishing practice at Flyers camp (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Former Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Michael Chaput signs in Russia (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)