Hockey headlines for September 25, 2019

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Blues trade Edmundson for All-Star defenseman Justin Faulk (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Connor McDavid knocks off the rust in Oilers pre-season debut (Edmonton Sun)
NHL star Auston Matthews faces disorderly conduct charge in Scottsdale (Arizona Republic)
Taylor Hall disputes new rumors of possible contract extension with Devils (NorthJersey.com)
Vancouver Canucks winger Brock Boeser in concussion protocol (Vancouver Province)
Canucks returning to Burnaby 8 Rinks for more practices in 2019-20 (Vancouver Province)
Cuomo: Lawsuits against Belmont lack 'credibility' (New York Newsday)
Blues boost power play potential with addition of Faulk (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Blues excited about Faulk's arrival (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Rangers-Islanders-Devils returning buzz to their rivalries (New York Post)
Flames top visiting Winnipeg Jets in exhibition (Calgary Herald)
Sluggish start dooms Sharks in preseason loss to Ducks (San Jose Mercury News)
Jets youngsters hold their own in loss to Calgary (Winnipeg Sun)
Artemi Panarin-led Rangers top line has tantalizing debut (New York Post)
Edmonton Oilers relieved to see Connor McDavid back in lineup (Edmonton Sun)
With Bruins roster essentially set, young players face other challenges (Boston Herald)
Columbus Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella says ongoing changes to roster is possible (Columbus Dispatch)
Flames head coach Peters challenges Dube to improve (Calgary Herald)
Babcock: Leafs betting on Hutchinson to be strong backup after Neuvirth released (Toronto Sun)
Chicago Blackhawks goalie Lehner injured at practice (Chicago Daily Herald)
Penguins’ John Marino, Adam Johnson, Zach Trotman out with injuries (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Sidney Crosby expects to make preseason debut vs. Red Wings (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
John Tavares works on being the centre of attention on revamped Leafs power play (Toronto Star)
Ryan Donato moves from center to left wing as Wild juggles lines (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
The potential consequences of Filip Chytil's pedestrian Rangers camp (New York Post)
Juuso Riikola more comfortable in 2nd season with the Penguins (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Urho Vaakanainen still trying to find footing with Bruins (Boston Herald)
Vesalainen struggling to find comfort zone in NHL (Winnipeg Free Press)
Curtis Lazar trying to get career 'back on track' with Sabres (Buffalo News)
Tampa Bay Lightning’s Luke Witkowski is playing two positions (Tampa Bay Times)
Marincin taking advantage of renewed confidence at Leafs camp (Toronto Sun)
Taro Hirose makes solid case for Red Wings’ second line (MLive.com)
Senators roster spot seems within reach for Erik Brannstrom (Ottawa Citizen)
Ryan Carpenter and Zack Smith aim to fix the Blackhawks’ problematic 4th line: ‘They gave us exactly what we were looking for’ (Chicago Tribune)
Wild players know blueliner Nick Seeler has their back (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Stars forward Roope Hintz ready to build off breakout performance in last season's playoffs (Dallas Morning News)
Jayson Megna is an opening-night option for the Avalanche (Denver Post)
Leafs prospect Dmytro Timashov takes Mike Babcock’s praise as a sign he’s close to the NHL (Toronto Star)
Carsen Twarynski, Connor Bunnaman survive latest round of Flyers cuts (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Canadiens waive Riley Barber as Carey Price nurses bruised hand (Montreal Gazette)
Penguins hire Duane Sutter as professional scout (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Dave King wasn't surprised Lokomotiv jumped on Craig MacTavish (Edmonton Sun)