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Deen’s Daily: Avalanche Alumni Game on Sunday; Surgery for Matthew Tkachuk
The Florida Panthers will start the season without one of their top superstars. Also, several Avalanche legends are in town to participate in an Alumni Game on Sunday.
All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — August 23.
Colorado Hockey Now
Peter Forsberg is in town. So is Milan Hejduk. And Adam Foote. And of course, the Avalanche’s president of hockey operations Joe Sakic.
The Avalanche are playing Denver University in an Alumni Game on Sunday at Magness Arena to kick off celebrations for their 30th season since relocating from Quebec City.
I’ll be there, and I’m excited to see what they have in store.
Also, it’s pretty cool to see that Peter Mueller is also here.
READ MORE: Peter Forsberg is in Town! — Avalanche Prepare for Alumni Game at Magness Arena
Around The NHL
Florida Hockey Now: It’s felt for months like things were heading in this direction, but it appears that Matthew Tkachuk has reportedly opted to have surgery. If this is confirmed, he’ll definitely start the year on LTIR to keep the Panthers cap compliant while he’s absent.
Boston Hockey Now: The Bruins are in uncharted territory heading into the new season. They’re not the same Cup contenders they’ve been in past years.
NYI Hockey Now: The Islanders season will be decided by two key players, Russ Macias writes.
New Jersey Hockey Now: Aging goaltending, a defense core that needs to step up, and the health of Jack Hughes. These are just some of the storylines that could make or break the Devils season. How concerned should they be?
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Here’s a nice stroll down memory lane. The five worst Penguins trades in the Sidney Crosby era.
So since tkachuk be on LTIR what will happen once he comes back. Will they have to trade someone or waive.
Yep that’s correct. But things might change by then. Maybe another injury? Who knows.
I bet Florida will try to use the LTIR into the playoffs since it’s the final year they can