The Montreal Canadiens can finally operate without LTIR. Habs legend Ken Dryden passed away. Also, the Avs are looking forward to likely a full year of Ross Colton on the wing.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — September 6.

Colorado Hockey Now

Colton started and ended the 2023-24 season as a center. He started 2024-25 the same way but ended on the wing (and injured). It’s looking more like we’re in for the first full year of Colton on the wing with the Avs. How will he do? I covered that and more below.

READ MORE: Season Preview: Can Ross Colton Thrive as a Full-Time Winger

In case you missed it: 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

Around The NHL

The Habs announced late last night that hockey legend Ken Dryden passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was 78 years old.

Montreal Hockey Now: More from the Habs… As they finally moved off of the Carey Price contract, which allows them the ability to not operate in LTIR.

New Jersey Hockey Now: We have four PTOs announced for the Devils, one of which played for the Colorado Eagles last season.

Detroit Hockey Now: Five Red Wings goalies who deserve more respect. Four of them are from past generations, but one of them just spent a long, long time as Detroit’s No. 1 guy.

San Jose Hockey Now: Why did the Sharks acquire the Price contact?

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Has the pending sale of the franchise changed things for Kyle Dubas and the Pens?


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