Hockey headlines for October 1, 2021

Friday, October 1, 2021

Red Wings’ Jakub Vrana out four months due to shoulder surgery (MLive.com)
Maple Leafs confirm Keefe contract extension (Toronto Sun)
David Pastrnak gives thanks for support in difficult time (Boston Herald)
A psychologist’s affidavit in a lawsuit against the Chicago Blackhawks says repressed memory is common for sexual assault survivors (Chicago Tribune)
Leafs captain John Tavares believes reconciliation should only be the beginning for Indigenous people (Toronto Star)
Leafs forward Wayne Simmonds not sure ‘if I’d want my kids to play hockey’ with the racism in the sport (Toronto Star)
Kings defeat Golden Knights in Utah ‘Frozen Fury’ game (Los Angeles Times)
'Fun, fast hockey': Raymond makes grand arrival as Red Wings cruise past Sabres, 6-2 (Detroit News)
With more Sharks cuts looming, Viel, Raska make a case to stick around (San Jose Mercury News)
Robin Lehner departs after 2nd period of Golden Knights’ loss (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Joel Farabee shines but Bruins blow past Flyers, 4-2, in preseason showdown (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Top pick Guenther among Coyotes players returned to previous teams for further development (Arizona Republic)
Rangers assign first-rounder to juniors after 'unbelievable' camp (New York Post)
First round NHL pick Fabian Lysell will bring 'unbelievable skill and unbelievable speed' to Vancouver Giants lineup (Vancouver Province)
With preseason winding down, the Kraken’s roster begins to take shape (Seattle Times)
Blues begin feeling out NHL's tightened cross-checking enforcement (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Oilers head coach Dave Tippett still sorting out training camp roster (Edmonton Journal)
Wild goalie Cam Talbot looks forward to a busy season (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Behind new mask, Markstrom ready for busy season in Flames’ crease (Calgary Sun)
Goalie and baking extraordinaire Louis Domingue hopes to cook up a comeback with the Penguins (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Kreider embracing switch after Rangers' brief Lafreniere experiment (New York Post)
Parise and Chara can have lasting impact on Isles, Trotz says (New York Newsday)
Strome appreciates Gallant's simpler system, freedom he gives players (New York Newsday)
Red Wings counting on offensive support from Robby Fabbri, Pius Suter (MLive.com)
Alex Nylander, Kirby Dach among Blackhawks using training camp to regain fitness (Chicago Sun-Times)
Alexander Holtz, Devils' next young scoring threat, flashing potential early in preseason (NorthJersey.com)
Avalanche forward J.T. Compher tackling mental game following subpar season (Denver Post)
Ducks’ Max Jones emerges with energetic, physical play (Orange County Register)
Bayreuther thrilled with Blue Jackets return: 'I just feel home here' (Columbus Dispatch)
Hawks newcomer Borgstrom looks forward to a second chance (Chicago Daily Herald)
Where does Juuso Riikola fit on a crowded blue line? (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
The Hurricanes have a logjam at forward, and Steven Lorentz is right in the middle of it (Raleigh News & Observer)
An unlikely rookie is making the strongest impression on the Panthers this preseason (Miami Herald)
Walman could provide offense from the blueline (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Finally healthy, Penguins forward Kasper Bjorkqvist eager to show where his game is (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Sharks defenseman didn’t know why he had digestive issues. A test changed everything. (San Jose Mercury News)
Islanders’ new UBS Arena on pace to open on time (New York Post)