Hockey headlines for October 6, 2024

Sunday, October 6, 2024

New Devils show why they were brought in during NHL Global Series sweep of Buffalo Sabres (NJ.com)
Blackhawks rout Blues in Milwaukee to avoid finishing winless in preseason (Chicago Sun-Times)
Columbus Blue Jackets sign Kevin Labanc after Boone Jenner, Dmitry Voronkov injuries (Columbus Dispatch)
Avalanche claims defenseman John Ludvig off waivers from Pittsburgh Penguins (Denver Post)
Three core Florida Panthers are in contract years. Are they worried about it? Not really (Miami Herald)
McDavid, Edmonton Oilers looking to pick up right where they left off (Edmonton Sun)
Sabres lose JJ Peterka to concussion on high hit by Devils' Brenden Dillon (Buffalo News)
Devils rookie scores first NHL goal, can carve spot in crowded defenseman group (NJ.com)
Sabres fans travel to Prague from across the globe to cheer on Buffalo: 'This is our year!' (Buffalo News)
Kraken’s offseason spending spree reflects expectations to win now (Seattle Times)
The Arizona Coyotes went years without a captain. The Utah Hockey Club finally found one. (Salt Lake Tribune)
Rangers’ impressive prospects forcing difficult roster decisions before opener (New York Post)
Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson expects to play in the season opener 'with ease' (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Sharks’ Mukhamadullin returns to practice, but questions remain (San Jose Mercury News)
Power play needs a little Bo Horvat magic... wait, what? (Vancouver Province)
Wild newcomer Jakub Lauko is full of surprises (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Why there might not be room for Timothy Liljegren on the Maple Leafs’ opening roster (Toronto Star)
Canucks' injury picture clears somewhat with Akito Hirose reassignment (Vancouver Province)
Wild trim roster by two with regular season approaching (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Dallas Stars loan Lian Bichsel, Matěj Blümel to AHL affiliate ahead of season opener (Dallas Morning News)
Capitals close preseason with a win over Bruins (Washington Post)
Shane Pinto nets hat trick to lead Senators past Canadiens 4-2 (Montreal Gazette)
Steven Lorentz shines in final edition to make Maple Leafs roster in win over Red Wings (Toronto Sun)
Predators use last preseason game as audition for defenseman Tanner Molendyk (The Tennessean)
Red Wings drop preseason finale; ‘tough’ roster decisions loom (MLive.com)
Brandon Bussi shines in Boston’s 2-0 loss to Caps in preseason finale (Boston Herald)
Jessica Campbell set to skate into history with Kraken as season opens (Seattle Times)