Here are your NHL headlines for Aug. 27, 2015:
Although Quebec City is in Phase III of receiving an expansion team, the city cannot be considered a slam dunk. [Sportsnet.ca]
With Quebec City wanting a team, Carolina hockey fans may want to be watching their backs. [SI.com]
Realistically, a two-day drive from Raleigh to Quebec City (1,011 miles). If you overnight in, say, Hartford, Day 2 is only 427 miles.
— Kevin Paul Dupont (@GlobeKPD) August 27, 2015
The ever-changing economics across the world make league purchasing a guessing game. [IIHF.com]
Ex-NHLer Sergei Gusev is entering a six-month doping ban in Russia. [ESPN]
Many NHL veterans remain as free agents as camps draw closer. [Detroit Free Press]
The NHL may do what they can to keep Slava Voynov off the ice. [Rant Sports]
Who would the Kings protect in an expansion draft? [Hockey Buzz]
The Canadiens’ offense has been missing something; is new coaching consultant Craig Ramsay the answer? [A Winning Habit]
Why NHL fans shouldn’t fear Adidas. [Today’s Slapshot]
NHL teams who are the most likely to take a step back in 2015-16. [Bleacher Report]
It’s the preview time of season; here’s a closer look at the Atlantic Division. [On The Forecheck]
On National Dog Day, many players, including St. Louis’ David Backes, took to social media to show their appreciation. [Fox Sports]
Prospects Matthew Tkachuk, Kleffer Bellows and Chad Krys were all invited to the All-American Game. [The Score]