The Avs are getting a full season with Gabe Landeskog in 2025-26. Will it have a positive effect on the team? Also, Nazem Kadri’s reported destinations of choice, and the latest hire in San Jose is part of the Hockey Hall of Fame.
All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — July 15.
Colorado Hockey Now
The regular-season schedule is going to be announced Wednesday morning, but we already know the Avs are starting the season on Oct. 7 on the road against the Los Angeles Kings.
Landeskog is going to be healthy to start the year. The team finally has its captain back in the regular season. What kind of effect will that have? I answered questions about that, and other things, in the first part of the latest CHN Avalanche Mailbag.
In case you missed it yesterday, the Avs announced another hire for their AHL team.
Read More: Derek Army Joins Colorado Eagles AHL Coaching Staff
Around The NHL
Montreal Hockey Now: Nazem Kadri has been a great leader for the Calgary Flames over the past three years. But, if he’s moved, there are two destinations he’s reportedly willing to waive for. One of them is Montreal.
San Jose Hockey Now: The Sharks announced a bunch of new hires. Among them, NHL Hall of Famer Joe Thornton.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: An analysis of the difficult job Kyle Dubas has. Why the Pens can’t tank or succeed.
Detroit Hockey Now: Bowen Byram is off the trade market, at least for now, after signing a two-year deal with Buffalo to avoid arbitration.
Chicago Hockey Now: The No. 3 overall draft pick Anton Frondell has officially signed his entry-level contract.
