There are plenty of questions facing the Avalanche this season. Also, more rumors about a Hughes brothers reunion and the Seattle Kraken have a new third jersey.
All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — September 5.
Colorado Hockey Now
Here are three burning questions facing the Avs season. They were originally asked by an NHL.com writer, so I decided to take the time to answer them.
READ MORE: 3 Questions Facing Avalanche: Gabe Landeskog, Goaltending, and Arrival of Brent Burns
Also, one of the Avs’ better AHL defensemen is going to miss some time.
READ MORE: Jacob MacDonald Has Hip Surgery, Out 5–6 Months
Zach Parise ended his career with the Avalanche in 2023-24. Now, he’s been elected to the USA Hockey Hall of Fame.
READ MORE: Zach Parise Elected to USA Hockey Hall of Fame
Around The NHL
On Wednesday we had jersey reveals for the Carolina Hurricanes and Ottawa Senators. And on Thursday, it was the Seattle Kraken, who revealed their franchise’s first third jersey.
I’m not a big fan of the number of black jerseys we’ve seen in the league in recent years. But this one, for this franchise, makes sense. I like it.
Made to menace 🌫️
The #SeaKraken’s third jersey has entered The Deep. pic.twitter.com/Rm4fG7GN9m
— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) September 4, 2025
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The five best rookies in the Sidney Crosby era. And we’re not including Sid himself. He’d be No. 1 if so.
Philly Hockey Now: My colleague William James says the Flyers are a playoff team this year. I have my doubts, but it’s a worthwhile read.
New Jersey Hockey Now: This isn’t the first, nor will it be the last time that you’ll read an article connecting Quinn Hughes to the Devils. Here’s why a trade won’t happen soon, despite rumors.
Detroit Hockey Now: The Red Wings have a lot of talent coming up in the pipeline. Four first-round picks will take part in their prospects tournament.
NYI Hockey Now: Top three fantasy hockey picks for the Isles this season.
Boston Hockey Now: Unlike last year, Jeremy Swayman will be at camp in two weeks. That in itself should be a big step towards a bounce back season for one of the NHL’s best goalies.
