Hockey headlines for September 17, 2019

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Flyers’ Travis Konecny signs six-year, $33 million contract (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Canucks, finally, sign Brock Boeser (Vancouver Province)
Devils’ Jack Hughes scores 2 goals, including OT winner in preseason debut vs. Bruins (NJ.com)
Dylan Cozens gets his welcome to the NHL, Sabres win in Ralph Krueger's debut (Buffalo News)
Marner loyalty to Leafs superseded two offer sheets (Toronto Sun)
NHLPA declines to reopen CBA (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Escrow still an issue, but NHLPA doesn’t re-open CBA (South Jersey Courier-Post)
Alex Nylander shines with a goal and an assist, but the Blackhawks open the preseason with a 4-3 loss to the Capitals in OT (Chicago Tribune)
Blues show pep in their step in preseason opener (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Rookie Cayden Primeau shines as Canadiens defeat Devils in first pre-season match (Montreal Gazette)
Flyers fall to Islanders, 3-1, in teams’ exhibition opener (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Penguins rally but fall to Sabres in overtime in preseason opener (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Jack Studnicka ties it late, but Bruins fall in overtime in preseason opener (Boston Globe)
Canucks rally to down Flames in pre-season overtime (Calgary Herald)
Jets grounded in pre-season opener (Winnipeg Free Press)
Joel Farabee makes good first impression as Flyers fall to Islanders, 3-1, in exhibition opener (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Goalie Talbot back in action in Flames' pre-season drop (Calgary Herald)
Victoria salutes Flames' Phillips in pre-season win over Canucks (Calgary Herald)
Few surprises expected in Ducks’ lineup for exhibition opener vs. Sharks (Orange County Register)
New Kings coach Todd McLellan makes his message clear: ‘It can’t get casual here’ (Los Angeles Times)
Wild's Koivu scrimmages, could play as soon as this weekend (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
NHL veterans getting opportunity, fresh start with Sharks (San Jose Mercury News)
Blackhawks defensemen adjusting in camp to Jeremy Colliton’s possession-focused system (Chicago Sun-Times)
Henrik Lundqvist bracing for change with young Rangers goalies lurking (New York Post)
Mangiapane looking to cash in on opportunity with Flames (Calgary Herald)
Sam Girard has a long contract, big future with Avalanche (Denver Post)
Blues' Sanford hoping for uneventful — but productive — camp for once (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Evgeny Kuznetsov’s suspension leaves the Capitals short a center to start the season. Travis Boyd could be the answer. (Washington Post)
Life with the Maple Leafs an adjustment for veteran Jason Spezza (Toronto Star)
Added weight should help Andrew Shaw deliver more poundings in Act II with Blackhawks (Chicago Daily Herald)
Connor Brown ready to take the next step with the Ottawa Senators (Ottawa Sun)
Maple Leafs hold ex-Sens back a day (Toronto Sun)
Cam Atkinson enjoying spotlight in 9th season with team (Columbus Dispatch)
Brendan Perlini is a free spirit still searching for NHL success. Will he find it this season with the Blackhawks? (Chicago Tribune)
Par Lindholm centers his focus on finding role with Bruins (Boston Herald)
On shorter leash, Sharks’ Aaron Dell out to prove himself once again (San Jose Mercury News)
How new Detroit Red Wings forward Adam Erne can earn a roster spot (Detroit Free Press)
‘I feel ready.’ Is this the season Martin Necas sticks with the Hurricanes? (Raleigh News & Observer)
Hickey trying to secure regular spot in Isles' lineup (New York Newsday)
Canadiens' Charles Hudon is a lot lighter on his skates now (Montreal Gazette)
Rangers keen on prospect Joey Keane (New York Newsday)
Nothing holding back Libor Hajek from big Rangers year (New York Post)
French connection helps Nicolas Roy at Golden Knights training camp (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Zac Rinaldo energized for PTO with Flames (Calgary Herald)
Coyotes' Conor Garland took wellness tips from Tom Brady at training facility this summer (Arizona Republic)
Golden Knights TV analyst Mike McKenna fills in at practice (Las Vegas Review-Journal)