Hockey headlines for October 10, 2021

Sunday, October 10, 2021

Jonathan Toews will ‘absolutely’ play in Blackhawks’ season opener (Chicago Sun-Times)
Tavares in fine form as Maple Leafs end pre-season with decisive win against Ottawa (Toronto Sun)
Strong pre-season finale for those on Edmonton Oilers' bubble (Edmonton Journal)
Sidney Crosby, 'in terrific shape,' is cleared to practice with Penguins (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Canucks looking to trade Olli Juolevi (Vancouver Province)
How the Hurricanes evolved from ‘novelty’ to an indelible part of the NC sports landscape (Raleigh News & Observer)
They won't say it, but it's Stanley Cup or bust for Islanders (New York Newsday)
Lamoriello still working to finalize Isles' roster (New York Newsday)
Eklund shines, Dahlen fits in and Hill tunes up (San Jose Mercury News)
Vitali Kravtsov makes impact in Rangers' preseason win over Islanders (New York Post)
Overtime goal by Jason Zucker leads Penguins past Blue Jackets (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Sabres' preseason reveals JJ Peterka's readiness, 'impactful' move for Tage Thompson (Buffalo News)
Justin Barron, 19, played role of Cale Makar in Avalanche’s final preseason game (Denver Post)
Blue Jackets downed by Penguins in preseason finale (Columbus Dispatch)
Panthers give up three third-period goals, end preseason with consecutive losses to Lightning (Miami Herald)
'We weren't very good': Red Wings wrap up preseason with loss in Buffalo (Detroit News)
Comeback bid is too little, too late (Vancouver Province)
Rangers coach: No need to worry about Ryan Strome's early exit vs. Islanders (New York Post)
Reasons to hope and reasons to mope for Kraken fans ahead of the 2021-22 season (Seattle Times)
Ruthless people? Golden Knights remain dogged in pursuit of title (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Next on Rangers' agenda as preseason ends: Name a team captain (New York Newsday)
The Leafs can’t wait for opening night — a full house, and William Nylander killing penalties (Toronto Star)
Rebuilding Lightning’s third line about more than filling missing pieces (Tampa Bay Times)
Rangers still adapting to their new freedoms (New York Post)
Carter Hart back on the ice for Flyers; Kevin Hayes takes a step toward his return (Philadelphia Inquirer)
As Caps await word on Alex Ovechkin, Michal Kempny is placed on waivers (Washington Post)
Injuries might impact Red Wings’ roster decisions (MLive.com)
Flames goalie Vladar getting up to speed with plenty of pre-season time (Calgary Herald)
Will Penguins goalie coaching changes pay off for Tristan Jarry? (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Nugent-Hopkins as optimistic as he's ever been about Edmonton Oilers (Edmonton Sun)
Room assignment nine years ago started fast friendship of Wild's 'Jimmy and Dumbs' (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Ducks’ Max Comtois, Trevor Zegras, Rickard Rakell can’t ignore defense (Orange County Register)
He has a new contract and is a future Olympian. What’s next for Rudolfs Balcers? (San Jose Mercury News)
Kings’ Arthur Kaliyev making strides toward roster spot (Los Angeles Daily News)
Canadiens prospect Kaiden Guhle surprised he's still in camp (Montreal Gazette)
Neal stays, Perunovich to AHL as Blues reach opening-day roster limit (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Bruins place John Moore, Chris Wagner on waivers (Boston Herald)
Penguins assign Juuso Riikola, Michael Chaput to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Wild sends Marco Rossi, Adam Beckman and Calen Addison to minors; Matt Boldy out 4-6 weeks with broken ankle (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)