Hockey headlines for September 23, 2023

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Calgary Flames player hints captain announcement is coming soon (Calgary Sun)
Kraken haven’t put a ‘C’ on a sweater since 2022. Is Matty Beniers next? (Seattle Times)
Detroit Red Wings' Alex DeBrincat can be 40-goal scorer after he 'got lazy' last year (Detroit Free Press)
'I can't go back': Flames' Zadorov speaks out against Russia's invasion of Ukraine (Calgary Sun)
New Senators owner hits all the right notes: Michael Andlauer talks about potential arena sites, listening to fans (Ottawa Sun)
After summer of research, Blues GM Doug Armstrong shares what he learned about the younger generation (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Are more trades on horizon? San Jose Sharks GM talks Couture, Hertl, UFAs, and when rebuild might end (San Jose Mercury News)
Why keeping Steven Stamkos in a Lightning uniform is no easy task (Tampa Bay Times)
Knights exploring options to fill Reilly Smith’s spot (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Sharks’ top-six winger, pending UFA says he wants to re-sign in San Jose (San Jose Mercury News)
Oilers kids must grow up fast to carry their weight in Cup bid (Edmonton Sun)
Opening day of Lightning training camp is the start in name only (Tampa Bay Times)
Canadiens management giving hope to young prospects at training camp (Montreal Gazette)
Rangers core knows the clock is ticking to prove themselves: ‘This is our time’ (New York Post)
Islanders’ fourth line could be on last legs of successful run (New York Post)
Toews and Kane are missed, but new Blackhawks leaders are already emerging (Chicago Daily-Herald)
Centers of attention: Avalanche need Ryan Johansen, Ross Colton to fill critical roles behind Nathan MacKinnon (Denver Post)
Rangers’ Peter Laviolette sees new opportunity in switching up defensive pairings (New York Post)
Jets bench boss steadfast in building player/coach relations (Winnipeg Free Press)
Stars’ Jason Robertson details impact of Pete DeBoer’s debut season in Dallas (Dallas Morning News)
New Jets forward Iafallo changes roles with ease (Winnipeg Free Press)
Veteran additions Pierre-Edouard Bellemare and Brian Dumoulin settle in with Kraken (Seattle Times)
Erik Johnson making immediate impact on Sabres teammates: 'Whatever he says' (Buffalo News)
Isles' Wahlstrom upbeat as he returns from knee injury for start of camp (New York Newsday)
Rangers' Shesterkin returns to camp with a better frame of mind (New York Newsday)
Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry has new look to go with new contract (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Semyon Varlamov happy to remain with Islanders in backup role: ‘Love this place’ (New York Post)
Flames star Jonathan Huberdeau is having fun again. Will the points follow? (Calgary Sun)
After offseason recharge, Jeff Carter has a new role with Penguins (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
In re-signing with Wild, Johansson rekindled powerful teammate connections (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
It's come full circle for Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey (Winnipeg Sun)
Wild’s Marcus Foligno looking to get back to (his) basics (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Why Carolina Hurricanes forward Teuvo Teravainen has a lot riding on the 2023-24 season (Raleigh News & Observer)
It's time for Nils Höglander and Vasily Podkolzin to step up to the plate (Vancouver Province)
Leafs’ prospects brighter with Knies, Robertson, Minten and Cowan up front (Toronto Star)
Chisholm has high hopes (Winnipeg Free Press)
Red Wings' Perron sheds pounds, wants to increase production this season (Detroit News)
Penguins forward Drew O'Connor eager to take on larger role (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Foerster in a good spot as Flyers line up for the first time at training camp (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Entering first professional season, Zack Bolduc looks for redemption in training camp (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Young blue liner Calen Addison vows to even things up for Wild (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
In Maple Leafs camp on a PTO, Gregor has enthusiastic designs on earning a spot (Toronto Sun)
Young Canadiens players can learn a lot from Paul Byron (Montreal Gazette)
Daniel Alfredsson will be next as Cyril Leeder returns to the Ottawa Senators (Ottawa Sun)
Devils, ex-Red Wings defenseman Brendan Smith isn’t surprised by the Mike Babcock news (NJ.com)
David Mulder retires as Canadiens' doctor after 60 years with team (Montreal Gazette)