NEW for @TheAthletic, A year ago, the Washington Capitals were a popular pick to slide downs the standings. But 12 months later, as their season begins Friday night, they’re a very popular pick to rocket back up the standings. “I mean, last fall, I was hoping everybody was wrong, and this fall, I…

Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov suffers apparent leg injury and doesn't return in OT loss to Sharks. https://t.co/5iBfsVSFtm

NEW for @TheAthletic, A year ago, the Washington Capitals were a popular pick to slide downs the standings. But 12 months later, as their season begins Friday night, they’re a very popular pick to rocket back up the standings. “I mean, last fall, I was hoping everybody was wrong, and this fall, I…

The Athletic: Very Knies! | Matthew Knies, just three days and one practice after his trade by #Leafs, scores twice, adds an assist, in #CBJ season opening 6-3 win over #Sabrehood. Blue Jackets gut out tough win with depleted defense, strong special teams https://t.co/KYwp8a5gqA

‼️BREAKING: For the first time in many years (ever? - must check) Canada does not have representation on the IIHF board/council. Katherine Henderson, CEO and President of Hockey Canada, is out as she didn't get enough votes. It's shocking really, considering Canada's stature in the hockey world.

INSIDER TRADING… - Jets players vow, Hellebuyck isn’t a distraction - Latest on Quinn Hughes, Pavel Zacha - How McCabe escaped serious injury - Team Canada’s next GM - IIHF electing new president on Friday WATCH: https://t.co/fZH8T8F4M1

Barkov goes down with an apparent left leg injury. Man…

NEW for @TheAthletic, Islanders’ Kirill Marchenko pursuit came up short, but Mathieu Darche isn’t done trying to take big swings. On the second-year GM and his vision for the Islanders ⤵️ https://t.co/vg8I3Ak5ss

Nathan MacKinnon scored twice then beat up Brandt Clarke for attempting to injure Cale Makar. Nate is an incredible player, there's nobody in league like him.

10 YEARS AND COUNTING ✍️

Simon Edvinsson är tillbaka i Sverige. Tränar med Frölunda under onsdagen.

Kirill Marchenko has agreed to terms on a six year, $75 million contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs, carrying an average annual value of $12.5 million. #WeAreGoldStar!

At this stage, there is no extension in place for Kirill Marchenko with the #leafs but those talks are expected to pick up this afternoon, per sources

David Pastrnak named Bruins captain. Free to read: https://t.co/qC1955SQP4

NEW: The Red Wings should have had a contract with Simon Edvinsson a week ago. That they still don’t after a full preseason — and reportedly prefer a bridge — is the latest sign of an organization that just keeps kicking the can down the road. Column: https://t.co/eYYbiv5Qdh

Taking down two of the top players in the world 🔥 The Canadian pair for @INTLTeam defeat Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns 1UP @PresidentsCup.

François Gagnon prend sa retraite au terme d’une illustre carrière de 40 ans dans le monde des médias, dont plus de 18 ans avec le Réseau des sports! De la part de tes collègues et amis à RDS, merci et bonne retraite François! Et surtout, bon match! 👋

Unsigned #Canes RFA/10.2c Alexander Nikishin has left his agency Quartexx. Expecting him to select his new agency shortly. https://t.co/FKc9cwLWTS

BREAKING: We're holding a press Conference today. Tune in on our digital platforms at 12:30 p.m. PT to watCh the announCement live.

What's the holdup in Adam Fantilli negotiations? Will a Quinn Hughes extension get done? @PierreVLeBrun has more: https://t.co/tDBJCmgIos

NEW for @TheAthletic, It was a drama filled off-season for the Dallas Stars with potential trades involving Jason Robertson and Thomas Harley going public. But if there’s a GM that can stick handle around that, it’s Jim Nill. Free to read ⤵️ https://t.co/4ECu3LYF7Z

NEW: Red Wings training camp observations, including Viktor Arvidsson's fit, the need for more 5-on-5 scoring and a couple of intriguing young defensemen https://t.co/uB90PHRU4K

The Sharks have signed Head Coach Ryan Warsofsky to a multi-year extension. #TurnItAllTeal

NEW: Larkin speaks for first time since trade request https://t.co/FrtNONlf9c

The Jets announce they’ve suspended Connor Hellebuyck. @PierreVLeBrun has more: https://t.co/KMFdzKXSlp