Hockey headlines for October 13, 2020

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Golden Knights sign prized free agent Alex Pietrangelo (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Canadiens sign free-agent Tyler Toffoli to four-year, $17-million deal (Montreal Gazette)
Golden Knights trade Nate Schmidt (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Blackhawks sign defensive forwards Mattias Janmark, Lucas Wallmark to 1-year contracts (Chicago Sun-Times)
Predators sign free agent Brad Richardson to one-year, $1 million deal (The Tennessean)
With Ryan Graves signed and Devon Toews acquired from Islanders, Avalanche blueline taking shape (Denver Post)
Hurricanes sign defenseman Joakim Ryan to one-year contract (Raleigh News & Observer)
Flyers sign defenseman Erik Gustafsson to fill Matt Niskanen void, Zayde Wisdom inks entry-level deal (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Wild re-sign goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen to two-year, $1.45 million deal (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Islanders on verge of signing Cory Schneider in NHL free agency (New York Newsday)
Robin Lehner to undergo shoulder surgery (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Marc-Andre Fleury to remain with Golden Knights (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A year after leaving Sportsnet, Nick Kypreos is wondering who the Real Kyper is (Globe & Mail)
Wings GM Yzerman sings optimistic tune on Bertuzzi, Mantha negotiations (Detroit News)
Taylor Hall eager to join Sabres' 'elite players' in quest to snap playoff drought (Buffalo News)
Stars center Radek Faksa wants to play in Dallas ‘forever’ (Dallas Morning News)
Koivu adds leadership, drive to Jackets (Columbus Dispatch)
Johnsson excited about Devils team with 'great skill' (NorthJersey.com)
The Maple Leafs will give Jimmy Vesey a shot up front, but one move could lead to another (Toronto Star)
Flames’ goalie coach on Markstrom: ‘To get him, it changes the dynamic of our team’ (Calgary Sun)
Gorton: Length of Fast's contract was problem for Rangers (New York Newsday)
Former Blue Jackets eager to start over (Columbus Dispatch)
Johnsson, now a Devil, figured salary-cap issues would force Leafs to trade him (Toronto Sun)
Rangers eager for top pick's arrival after 'easy' contract process (New York Post)
Penguins stocked in goal with Joel Blomqvist and Calle Clang (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Penguins forward prospect Jan Drozg loaned to HK Olimpija Ljubljana (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Virtual Scotty Bowman roast to benefit Jamie Daniels Foundation on opioid awareness (MLive.com)
Tennessee Secretary of State recognizes Predators' voter registration efforts (The Tennessean)
Blackhawks statue outside United Center vandalized (Chicago Sun-Times)