Here’s the latest hockey headlines around the NHL:
Max Pacioretty was named the Canadiens’ 29th captain. [The Globe & Mail] There wasn’t a better choice for the Canadiens’ captain. [Habs Eyes on the Prize]
The latest on the Patrick Kane investigation. [The Salt Lake Tribune] Kane will remain at Blackhawks’ camp, despite the latest investigation news. [Chicago Sun-Times]
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PICTURES: The Red Wings downed the Blackhawks in a preseason rematch, 4-1. [The Detroit News] The Brad Richards – Tomas Jurco – Tomas Tatar line dominated play. [Hockey Buzz]
The Senators also defeated the Sabres, 4-1. [TSN.ca]
Kane scored two goals in his first preseason home game. [The Score]
According to Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom, “goalies hate” 3-on-3 hockey. [Fox Sports]
The Rangers and Flyers had quite the boring overtime; it’s not what the NHL expected. [New York Post]
Information about the Maple Leafs’ latest round of roster cuts. [Pension Plan Puppets]
Dennis Seidenberg’s injury could open the door for younger, better players to enter the lineup. [Today’s Slapshot]
The Penguins have finally added the offensive depth needed to play with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. [CBS Sports]
With Todd Ewen’s death, the list of NHL enforcers who have passed away gets longer. [The Star]
John Tortorella is putting any NHL comeback on hold to coach in the World Cup. [US News & World Report]
NHL 16 has rectified the issues with the last series’ version. [Polygon]
Finally, is it possible to spell Wayne Gretzky’s name incorrectly? Apparently, it is. [Puck Daddy]