Hockey Headlines: NHL Predictions; Leafs News; Brodeur Jersey Retirement

Tonight, the 2015-16 NHL season begins. Here are a few predictions: [Sports Illustrated], [OM], [NHL.com]

The San Jose Sharks have a new captain. [CBS Sports]

Is there going to be a 50-goal scorer this season? [HockeyBuzz]

Could Nikita Nikitin be headed to the KHL? [Edmonton Journal]

The story of Daniel Sprong. [Sportsnet]

It appears as though Sean Avery has been arrested. [TSN]

The Blackhawks are expecting a lot from Teuvo Teravainen this season. [NBC Sports]. More on the Patrick Kane saga: [Other Half Sports]

Stanley Cup or bust for the Ducks this season? [Yahoo]

Jakob Silfverberg should be okay, but that doesn’t mean all is forgiven. [Pucks of a Feather]

The Devils are planning to retire Marty Brodeur’s number. [The Hockey News]

Dylan McIlrath made the Rangers opening night roster. [Along the Boards]

The Canadiens have claimed Paul Byron off waivers from the Flames. [Habs World]

Zack Kassian’s story can serve as a lesson to others. [Habs Eyes on the Prize]

The Leafs nabbed Frank Corrado from the Canucks, [Vancouver Sun], and sent Scott Harrington to the AHL. [The Leafs Nation]

Are Maple Leafs fans finally starting to tune out? [Globe and Mail]

And finally, what can Flyers fans expect from their new head coach? [Pattison Ave]