NHL News & Rumors Substack - Oct. 3, 2023
Welcome to the THW NHL News & Rumors Substack newsletter, with all the latest from our great team of writers.
Today, did the deal between the Ducks and Trevor Zegras essentially guarantee a future trade? Are the Oilers primed to make a blockbuster deal? Is a long-term deal not in the cards for Devon Toews?
Then, in Vancouver, the Canucks made roster cuts, including key names in Jack Rathbone and Vasiliy Podkolzin.
In Boston, Matthew Poitras is getting another look.
Finally, in Toronto, Max Domi is taking too many penalties, which is putting Auston Matthews on the ice more often.
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NHL Rumors: Ducks, Blackhawks, Oilers, Avalanche
October 3, 2023 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the panel at Sportsnet sees something concerning in the contract extension that was given to Trevor Zegras. Meanwhile, are the Chicago Blackhawks interested in defenseman Matt Grzelyck? The Edmonton Oilers are in a position to go for a monster trade, but it will require sacrifice. Finally, are the Colorado Avalanche concerned about giving Devon Toews a long-term deal?
Canucks News & Rumors: Hughes, Rathbone, Podkolzin & More
October 3, 2023 by Sartaaj Bhullar
In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, Quinn Hughes talks about personal and team success heading into this season. Additionally, the Canucks made roster cuts, including key names in Jack Rathbone and Vasiliy Podkolzin.
Bruins News & Rumors: Waivers, Poitras & Zboril
October 3, 2023 by Michael DeRosa
In this latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, the Bruins have placed a handful of players on waivers today (Oct. 3). Meanwhile, after multiple impressive preseason games, Matthew Poitras will once again be in the lineup for the Bruins in their contest against the Washington Capitals. Lastly, Zboril, who was injured earlier this preseason, is also set to return for the Bruins against the Capitals. Let’s discuss all of this in today’s (Oct. 3) Bruins News & Rumors column.
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Domi, Matthews, Tavares & Lafferty
October 3, 2023 by The Old Prof
In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll discuss Max Domi’s addition to the Maple Leafs by highlighting his passionate and gritty style of play. So far, he’s looked as good as Tyler Bertuzzi to my eyes and has the potential to bring versatility and strength to the team. However, he’s got to stop taking penalties.
Second, I talk about the Auston Matthews experiment with penalty killing. He’s shown promise in creating turnovers and shorthanded scoring chances, but there remain risks and questions about how to best balance his offense and defense.