The Arizona Coyotes see it as a young man's game.Dylan Strome, Lawson Crouse, and Jakob Chychrun are all expected to make the Coyotes' 23-man roster out of training camp, TSN's Bob McKenzie reports.If not the most sure bet, Strome was certainly most likely of the three to make the team. Chosen third overall behind Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel in 2015 draft, Strome scored 37 goals and 111 points last season in the Ontario Hockey League, quite clearly needing a new challenge.Crouse was picked up in an offseason trade with the Florida Panthers. The 11th overall pick in the McDavid, Eichel, Strome draft, Crouse scored just 49 points in the OHL last season, but brings other skills to the table.Chychrun will be the youngest player on the roster, and one of the few 18-year-olds in the league. Injuries and suspensions to roster players certainly helped the chances for the 16th overall selection this summer, but also might mean his stay will be short.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The youth movement is on in Brooklyn.Both Mathew Barzal and Anthony Beauvillier are expected to be named to the New York Islanders' 23-man roster, per TSN's Bob McKenzie.Both Barzal and Beauvillier were selected in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft, and bring impressive junior resumes to the professional level.The Islanders entered training camp with holes left in the lineup following the departures of Kyle Okposo and Frans Nielsen in free agency, as well as lingering injury issues affecting Mikhail Grabovski.P.A. Parenteau was placed on waivers Monday, signaling the youngsters had indeed secured spots on the roster.Barzal and Beauvillier join Ryan Strome and Ryan Pulock as young players expected to play key roles in the team's success, beginning as early as Thursday against the rival Rangers.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Anthony Mantha is heading back to the AHL.The Detroit Red Wings have assigned the forward prospect to Grand Rapids, where he'll begin the season with the Griffins.On Monday, head coach Jeff Blashill said only one of Mantha and Andreas Athanasiou would make the opening-night roster, meaning the latter has secured his spot.Mantha, 21, was selected with the 20th pick of the 2013 NHL Draft, and came highly touted after scoring at will during his junior-hockey days with Val-d'Or of the QMJHL.He played 60 games for the Griffins last season, recording 21 goals and 24 assists. In 10 games with the Red Wings, Mantha has scored two goals, adding one assist.Athanasiou was a fourth-round pick in 2012, and scored nine goals in 37 games while receiving limited ice time with Detroit last season.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

This was no summer short on material.We saw superstars switch sweaters and another stay put - all this in a matter of minutes. We saw a legend add to his legacy, another head back home, and a group of players on their way to achieving such status team up to redefine the meaning of fantasy hockey.There was a lot to unpack in these last four months. But with the season now just hours away, we will have that much more to chew on. Here are five things to keep an eye on ahead of the 2016-17 season:The P.K. Subban ShowEven before the transaction - and one of the biggest trades in NHL history - the Nashville Predators were becoming appointment viewing. With Roman Josi at the controls, and a three-headed monster in Ryan Johansen, Filip Forsberg, and James Neal on the front line, the club was emerging as one of the league's elite teams, and through highly agreeable means.But with P.K. Subban, the defenseman with box-office appeal and whose skills jibe with their activation style, the Predators have something different. This is a player that elevates them beyond just title contender; with him they've become fashionable. With eyes now on them, it may soon be realized that the hockey in Nashville - fast-paced, uptempo, attacking - is the sort we clamor for.For another season, Subban will be who we're talking about. Only it will be in Nashville, where his talent is encouraged, his personality magnified, and where he will be motivated to show the Montreal Canadiens just how short-sighted they were. It should be for all the right reasons.And in MontrealOn the flip side, the Canadiens will be fitted directly under the microscope - with a mob of critics eager to pounce.Of course, it was the Canadiens who sent Subban to Nashville in exchange for Shea Weber, the expensive veteran defender they believe better fits their style with the punishment he can dole out in the defensive end, and his tendency to get rid of the puck as quick as possible.But there are more reasons to critique Marc Bergevin's process. He added Andrew Shaw, a player constantly straddling the line that determines what's acceptable behavior and what's not, and who, mere strides into his tenure, was sat down by the Department of Player Safety. And he also paid big money to Alexander Radulov, a talented forward whose character led to him spending the bulk of his career tearing up an inferior league rather than the NHL.Thankfully for Montreal, potentially poor decisions can, and presumably will be masked by Carey Price. In his return from a season undermined by injury, the great neutralizer can keep Montreal formidable no matter what.If not the Canadiens, then?Eight points.That's the closest a Canadian entry came to qualifying for the postseason last year, as for the first time in nearly a quarter century the country was without a franchise based within its borders in the playoffs.It can be argued that to at least some extent, all seven teams have improved their chances. We mentioned that Montreal has its goalie, and now so do the Flames. Winnipeg has its dynamic scorer, and Toronto its franchise center, while the Oilers are piecing together a balanced roster around theirs. Vancouver has a winger for the Sedins and a better back line, and the Sens have a new coach and a power-play specialist.And yet, eight points still seems like a heckuva lot to make up.Just a season removed from racking up 110 points, Price's Canadiens must be considered the favorite to return - despite how fragile they may be without him. Can the rest take solace in the process?SidThe "What's wrong with Sid?" debate is no fun when he's on the ice. But we'll take it every day of the week if it means not having to ask the same question about his health.In a shocking announcement just days before the season, Sidney Crosby, the Pittsburgh Penguins captain who has been pushing his performances to brand-new heights, was diagnosed with another concussion.Of course, any head injury should be considered a serious matter. But for Sid, the ill-effects and subsequent first diagnosis in almost five years, threatens to reintroduce the health problems that have already taken a substantial chunk out of his legendary career.It was just a few days ago we were debating if Connor McDavid could chase down Crosby, and in his teens, establish himself as the game's best player. Now we're hoping, begging, praying Crosby has even a chance to put that off for a while.With regard to VegasWe're closing in on exactly one year before the NHL becomes the first big four league to bring professional sports to Las Vegas, but the ramifications of that venture are already having an impact.This season, every decision made by NHL executives must be with the upcoming expansion draft in mind. That means thorough evaluation of players from within, while assessing the risk attached with adding and subtracting bodies in pursuit of the main goal: a championship.As a sidebar, Las Vegas does pose the greatest threat to teams with those title aspirations. Take the Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning - the Eastern Conference finalists from last year - who each face massive decisions with regard to their goalies. Pittsburgh not only has to find a taker on Marc-Andre Fleury, but also convince the netminder himself to move on, or it will most certainly lose Matt Murray. The Lightning, meanwhile, must assess the risk of both hanging on to Ben Bishop and receiving nothing in return on a valuable asset, as well as the prospect of Andrei Vasilevskiy being able to lead them to the Stanley Cup many have them pegged to win.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Ottawa Senators are sending Curtis Lazar to Binghamton to begin the new season.The forward missed training camp due to a bout of mono, and general manager Pierre Dorion said a stint with the minor-league club will help Lazar get up to speed."We received some good news regarding Curtis on Monday in that he has been medically cleared to take contact," Dorion said Tuesday in a statement. "Knowing that, we then met with the coaches and player and made the decision that the best and fastest way for him to get ready to both play and succeed in the NHL is for him to go to Binghamton."He'll have the opportunity there to immediately play big minutes and in all situations, something that is necessary for him to get back into game shape."Dorion added he expects Lazar to remain an important piece for Ottawa, and to rejoin the club soon.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It appears as though Tyler Seguin won't miss any regular-season action after fracturing his heel at the World Cup.That's what Dallas Stars head coach Lindy Ruff believes, at least, saying it looks like the center will be ready for the team's season opener Thursday despite not seeing any preseason action to date."It's hard to describe where 100 percent is, but every day (in practice) is better," Ruff said, per Mike Heika of the Dallas News. "It's hard stepping in without game action, but leading up to (the heel injury) he had a couple of weeks of hard work with the World Cup team."The Stars, however, will remain cautious with Seguin's progress over the next couple days, but a date with the Ducks on Thursday seems likely.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Finally.After the World Cup of Hockey and a preseason slate, the curtain on the 2016-17 NHL season rises Wednesday night at 7 p.m. ET in Ottawa, where the Senators host the Toronto Maple Leafs.Catch up on all the details from a busy offseason, and have a look at projected lineups and previews for each team, below.Depth ChartsEastern ConferenceBOS | BUF | CAR | CBJ

theScore is previewing each team leading up to the 2016-17 season.The Toronto Maple Leafs aren't expected to win much this season, but an injection of blue-chip prospects has them headed in the right direction.Auston Matthews, William Nylander, Mitch Marner, and Nikita Zaitsev all appear ready to contribute at the NHL level.Here's how the roster looks as the season opener approaches:ForwardsLWCRWLeo KomarovNazem KadriMilan MichalekJames van ReimsdykTyler BozakMitch MarnerZach HymanAuston MatthewsWilliam NylanderMatt MartinPeter HollandConnor Brown

theScore is previewing each team leading up to the 2016-17 season.The Toronto Maple Leafs' rebuild is about to shift up a gear.Years of suffering and accumulating draft picks have yielded a slew of prospects, a handful of which now appear primed to make an impact.Here are three players to keep an eye on in blue and white this season:Auston MatthewsThe centerpiece of the Leafs' plans won't need any seasoning in junior or the AHL. He's ready.Matthews has shown he can already hold his own at the pro level - playing in the Swiss league last season - and on the international stage, impressing with the U.S. at the World Championship and starring in Team North America's short-lived World Cup appearance.Temper your expectations for the No. 1 overall pick from June's draft, but neither a 50-point season nor a Calder Trophy nomination would be shocking.William NylanderNylander has already given Leafs fans a taste of his skill, scoring six times and adding seven assists in a 22-game NHL stint last season.The 20-year-old will have a longer stay this time around, especially if he continues clicking with Matthews and Zach Hyman on a tantalizing all-prospect line.Nylander has all the tools to succeed at the NHL level, and the eighth overall pick in 2014 should produce plenty of highlights in 2016-17.Mitch MarnerMatthews and Nylander might be further along in their development, but Marner isn't far behind.The 19-year-old tore up the OHL in his final two seasons with the London Knights, posting 242 points in 120 regular-season games and taking his game to another level in the 2016 playoffs, notching 44 points in 18 postseason contests.Marner has a knack for highlight-reel plays himself, and should bring that ability to the Leafs on a regular basis before too long.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Devin Setoguchi is reportedly on the verge of an NHL comeback.The journeyman forward is working out a contract with the Los Angeles Kings, according to Jon Rosen of Fox Sports West.Setoguchi skated with Anze Kopitar and Dustin Brown at practice Monday. The 29-year-old was invited to Kings camp on a pro tryout agreement last month.He spent last season with HC Davos in Switzerland after splitting 2014-15 with the Calgary Flames and their AHL affiliate.Setoguchi got a tryout with the Toronto Maple Leafs last summer, but was released before the start of the season. After being invited to Leafs camp, he admitted checking into rehab just months beforehand.The 2005 eighth overall pick opened up about his struggles with alcoholism and depression last month after agreeing to his PTO with the Kings.He scored 31 goals for the San Jose Sharks in 2008-09, following that up with 20, 22, and 19-goal efforts over the next three seasons.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Chalk up another victory for Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving. The savvy executive re-signed Johnny Gaudreau Monday night, locking up the star winger to a long-term extension, reportedly worth $6.75 million per year.That figure brings Gaudreau in line with the Flames' highest paid player, captain Mark Giordano, and significantly lower than the $8-plus million salary Gaudreau was believed to be seeking. It's also just $375,000 more than fellow star forward Sean Monahan."I have decided to re-sign with the Calgary Flames. As I have always said, I just want to play hockey," Gaudreau said in a statement. "I want to be there for my teammates and for the fans of Calgary."It's a big win for Treliving, who continues to build up the Flames without breaking the bank.It started last offseason, when just after a year on the job, Treliving bulked up his blue line by sending three draft picks to the Boston Bruins for hulking defenseman Dougie Hamilton. The 23-year-old Hamilton had a career year last season, registering 43 points. He will look to build on that total this year as the Flames look to return to the postseason for just the second time since 2009.This offseason, after the Flames backtracked on a plan to bring in big-ticket goalie Ben Bishop, they landed on Brian Elliott from the St. Louis Blues. The 31-year-old Elliott finished atop the league last season with a .930 save percentage.Goaltending was the weakest link for the Flames last campaign, as former netminder Jonas Hiller finished with an awful .879 save percentage. Treliving addressed the deficiency in spades, also bringing in backup Chad Johnson to provide added support.The Flames' offseason shopping didn't stop with Elliott. The team also brought in veteran winger Troy Brouwer via free agency. The bruising power forward was a top player in last year's postseason, finishing with 13 points in 20 games.The Flames will look for similar production in their own pursuit of the postseason this year, a goal which management certainly has in mind."We expect and intend to be a playoff team," said Brian Burke, the Flames' president of hockey operations.That's a far easier task with Gaudreau back in the fold. After finishing with 78 points last season, the third-year pro will look to build on that in 2016-17, surrounded by Calgary's host of impressive offseason additions.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Members of the Pittsburgh Penguins gathered Monday to show off their new jewelry, revealing their commemorative Stanley Cup rings."It's amazing, heavier than I was expecting," said Penguins goalie Matt Murray. "The best part is being able to share it with my close friends and teammates."

Bill Foley, owner of the NHL expansion team in Las Vegas, is in no rush to add a minor-league hockey team to his portfolio."We're going to probably share with another (NHL) team for a couple of years," Foley told Steve Carp of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.The expectation is Foley will partner with an existing NHL/AHL affiliate, something that was more common during the late 1990s, when NHL teams affiliated with the AHL and the former International Hockey League.There are currently 30 AHL clubs, while Las Vegas' addition to the NHL brings it to 31."Most of our prospects will still be at the junior and college level, so there's really no need to fill out an entire team," General manager George McPhee told Nicholas Cotsonika of NHL.com."We'll have six or eight guys that we can call up if we get banged up. But we'll share for a couple years and then we'll hone in on a place and see if we can have our own club."The team aims to have its own minor-league club at some point, with possible locations including Reno, Nev., Fresno, Calif., and Salt Lake City, Utah.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Calgary Flames have signed winger Johnny Gaudreau to a six-year contract extension, the team announced Monday.The deal is reportedly worth $40.5 million, according to TSN's Bob McKenzie."I have decided to re-sign with the Calgary Flames. As I have always said, I just want to play hockey," Gaudreau said. "I want to be there for my teammates and for the fans of Calgary."Gaudreau, 23, appeared in 79 games with the Flames last season, leading the team in scoring with 78 points.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Radko Gudas didn't get away with this one.The Philadelphia Flyers defenseman was suspended six games for interference on Boston Bruins forward Austin Czarnik, the NHL's Department of Player Safety announced Monday.Gudas caught Czarnik with a late, high hit Saturday, and the league described it Monday as making "significant head contact and causing an injury."The repeat offender will forfeit more than $245,000, and won't be eligible to return to the lineup until Oct. 25 against the Buffalo Sabres.Gudas escaped supplemental discipline for boarding New York Rangers rookie Jimmy Vesey earlier in the preseason.He's been assessed major penalties for a handful of incidents over the last two seasons, but had only been suspended once - for a hit on Mika Zibanejad last December - prior to Monday's decision.(Video courtesy: NHL.com)Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Montreal Canadiens will open the season short a blue-liner, as Habs coach Michel Therrien confirmed Monday that defenseman Jeff Petry will miss the Oct. 13 match against the Buffalo Sabres.Therrien hopes Petry, who suffered a knee injury during the preseason, can return for the team's second game two nights later against the Ottawa Senators.Petry, 28, appeared in 51 games last season, recording five goals and 11 assists.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Mike Sullivan says he's not going to put team goals ahead of the health of his captain.The Pittsburgh Penguins head coach made a point of emphasizing the measures the club will take to ensure Sidney Crosby doesn't come back too soon from his brain injury.“We take all of the concussions that our players get afflicted with seriously,” Sullivan told reporters Monday, according to Sam Wener of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.“Our medical staff follows strict guidelines, and there’s a certain protocol and that’s how our team operates. We always have our players’ best interests (in mind) and health is the priority. Regardless of who the player is, that’s how we feel and we’ve always felt that way, so this one will be no different.”Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford revealed Monday that Crosby was diagnosed with a concussion that he sustained at practice Friday. There's no timeline for his return.“It is what it is,” Sullivan said. “Injuries are part of our game, and so part of the challenge is for us to help Sid get healthy as quickly as possible. That’s what we’re going to do. We don’t look at it any other way. For me, frustration at this point is a useless emotion.”Sullivan believes the Penguins will still be in capable hands without the World Cup MVP."With the absence of Sid in the lineup, we believe we still have a strong leadership group." he said.Crosby's diagnosis comes three days before Pittsburgh's season opener against the Washington Capitals. The Penguins will raise the 2015-16 Stanley Cup championship banner prior to the game.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Colorado Avalanche have signed Rene Bourque and Gabriel Bourque to one-year contracts, the club announced Monday.Both players - who aren't related - joined the Avalanche on PTOs in the offseason, and played their way into roster spots.While the team didn't disclose terms, Terry Frei of the Denver Post reports Rene received a one-way contract worth $650,000, while Gabriel's deal is a two-way contract worth $800,000.Twice a 27-goal scorer, Rene spent last season with the Columbus Blue Jackets, where he recorded eight points in 49 games.Gabriel, meanwhile, played 22 games for the Nashville Predators in 2015-16, notching four points.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

A new NHL season means the pressure is on, not just for players, but coaches as well.While each team enters the season tied, the fact is a number of head coaches will need their clubs to get off to great starts if they want to keep their jobs.Here are three coaches who could be on the hot seat if their teams don't perform from the get go:Michel TherrienIf Therrien's job wasn't in question last season, it certainly will be this year.While it hasn't been confirmed, there are strong rumors that P.K. Subban's trade to the Nashville Predators was the result of disapproval from his head coach.Consequently, it'ill be up to Therrien to get his club back to the top of the division - or at worst back into the playoffs - if he wants to keep his job.Of course, general manager Marc Bergevin gave the bench boss a vote of confidence last season, so he could refrain from making such a move, but history has shown the Canadiens faithful won't accept a poor product on the ice.Willie DesjardinsThe Vancouver Canucks took a steep fall last season.After a successful 2014-15 regular season that saw the Canucks finish with 101 points, Desjardin's downward spiral appears to have started that same postseason.The Canucks were ousted by the Calgary Flames in six games, and last season went off the rails completely.The team finished with the NHL's third-worst record, averaging the second-fewest goals for, 23rd-ranked goals-against, and fourth-worst power play.Under Desjardins, the team has struggled and with the Canucks holding onto the hope they can still compete for a playoff spot, it might not take long for management to make a change.Claude JulienJulien's name has been on the chopping block the last couple seasons, and he will enter this season with the knife already sharpened.Ever since the Bruins claimed Lord Stanley's mug in 2011, the club has been in decline. Sure, they reached the Stanley Cup Final in 2013, but an early exit in 2014 and two straight playoff absences have the club aching for change.Now, unlike others on this list, it appears Julien is less to blame, and his potential firing is looked at as a way to give the club the biggest jolt - similar to what we saw with Bruce Boudreau this offseason.Of course, Julien and the Bruins will be given time at the start of the year to prove two down seasons and the loss of Loui Eriksson aren't harbingers of the season to come. But, get off on the wrong foot, and don't be surprised to find a coaching vacancy in Beantown.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Chicago Blackhawks center Andrew Desjardins will be out four-to-six weeks nursing a lower-body injury, the club announced Monday.The news further hinders the Blackhawks' bottom-six, as Chicago's attack is prominently based on its top-two lines.In 77 games last season, Desjardins, 30, recorded eight goals and five assists.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Mitch Marner appears to have graduated from the OHL.Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Lou Lamoriello said Monday that he's been "extremely impressed" with the 19-year-old through six preseason appearances."He's not on a (nine-game) tryout. At this point he's made the team," Lamoriello said, according to TSN's Mark Masters.Marner, drafted fourth overall by the Maple Leafs in 2015, has recorded four assists in exhibition play, and has improved his 200-foot game to complement his high-end skill.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Christian Ehrhoff's tryout with the Boston Bruins has come to an unsuccessful end.The veteran defenseman wasn't ensured a spot in the Bruins' top six, and has opted to head home to Germany, reports TSN's Bob McKenzie.Ehrhoff, 34, endured a trying season in 2015-16, spending five games in the AHL, and only recording 12 points in time split between the Los Angeles Kings and Chicago Blackhawks.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has been diagnosed with a concussion, general manager Jim Rutherford announced Monday.Head coach Mike Sullivan revealed the injury happened at practice Friday, and there is no timeline for his return.Pittsburgh opens their season Thursday versus Washington.Crosby has dealt with concussions in the past, and was forced to miss significant time in 2011 and 2012 while dealing with the lingering effects.The news couldn't come at a worse time for Crosby and the Penguins, as the world's best player has been on an absolute tear since Sullivan took over as Pittsburgh's head coach.Crosby, 29, finished the last regular season with 85 points, while adding another 18 in the playoffs, en route to his second Stanley Cup and the Conn Smythe as playoff MVP.He picked up right where he left off in September, captaining Team Canada to a World Cup of Hockey title and earning tournament MVP honors with 10 points in six games.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Philadelphia Flyers are making good use of their 2015 first-round picks.General manager Ron Hextall confirmed Monday that defenseman Ivan Provorov - selected with the seventh pick - and forward Travis Konecny, - selected 24th overall - will both be on the opening night roster, with the intention of keeping them for the full season.After putting forth strong preseasons, Hextall said both players have earned their positions on the big club."They're here. They made our team. This isn't a tryout," Hextall told Sam Carchidi of Philly.com. "If I felt like either player wasn't ready to be here the whole year, they wouldn't be here right now."Konecny, after scoring 101 points in the OHL last year, netted six preseason points and is expected to skate on the second line alongside Sean Couturier and Jakub Voracek.Provorov, meanwhile, will be paired with veteran Mark Striet, and should see increased minutes with Michael Del Zotto injured.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Winnipeg Jets' crease got a little less crowded Monday, as the team announced netminder Ondrej Pavelec is included in its latest round of cuts.Pavelec requires waivers, meaning if he goes unclaimed over the next 24 hours, he'll report to the AHL's Manitoba Moose.With the decision to send Pavelec down, the Jets will run with a younger, cheaper tandem of Connor Hellebuyck and Michael Hutchinson, with the starter yet to be determined.The three shared time fairly equally in the Winnipeg goal last season:PlayerStartsWL OT GAASv%SOHellebuyck26131112.340.9182Pavelec31131342.780.9041Hutchinson2591532.840.9070Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

theScore is previewing each team leading up to the 2016-17 season.The Montreal Canadiens will have a brand new look this season, after making a series of offseason moves to change the makeup of their team.Montreal hopes the newly tuned roster can return to the team to the playoffs, after an injury to Carey Price derailed last season's aspirations.Here's a look at Michel Therrien's options for 2016-17:ForwardsLWCRWMax PaciorettyAlex GalchenyukBrendan GallagherAlexander RadulovTomas PlekanecAndrew ShawDaniel CarrDavid DesharnaisPaul ByronSven AndrighettoPhillip DanaultArtturi LehkonenTorrey MitchellMichael McCarron

P.A. Parenteau's second stint with the New York Islanders didn't last as long as expected.After signing a one-year, $1.25-million contract with the club in July, the Islanders surprisingly waived the 33-year-old winger Monday, the team confirmed.In two seasons with the Islanders from 2010-12, Parenteau notched 53 and 67 points, respectively, and was brought back in hopes of helping to fill the void left by Kyle Okposo, who signed in Buffalo in the offseason.Parenteau's dismissal likely opens the door for one of the Islanders' promising prospects, notably Matthew Barzal, Anthony Beauvillier, or Josh Ho-Sang.Last season with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Parenteau led the club with 20 goals and chipped in 21 assists.Still a productive offensive threat, it's hard to believe Parenteau won't be claimed by another team in need of forward depth.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The clock is ticking for Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning, but the restricted free agent appears to be nearing a deal as the regular season looms.Negotiations are intensifying, and while nothing is complete at this point, it's likely Kucherov will be in Thursday's lineup versus Detroit, reports TSN's Bob McKenzie.Kucherov and the Lightning have been at a standstill throughout the offseason, as cap space continues to be general manager Steve Yzerman's biggest enemy.Yzerman retained both Steven Stamkos and Victor Hedman at a discounted rate over the summer, and it's expected Kucherov will be asked to make the same concession. He's due a significant pay raise since emerging as one of the league's top offensive threats, while the Lightning have an estimated $5.8 million in cap room.Kucherov has amassed 130 regular-season points, and another 42 in 45 postseason games over the course of two seasons with deep playoff runs.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

To see a list of all transactions throughout the summer, visit theScore's NHL Offseason Tracker.Following his release from the Calgary Flames on a PTO, forward Lauri Korpikoski has found a new home, signing a one-year, $1-million contract with the Dallas Stars, the team confirmed Monday.Korpikoski, 30, could prove to be a valuable depth forward in the Stars attack, and may see a more prominent role to start the season as Dallas sorts out injuries to numerous players.Last season with the Edmonton Oilers, Korpikoski managed 10 goals and 12 assists in 71 games.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

There's no shortage of high-end talent in today's NHL, yet overall point totals have been down in recent years, with only two players eclipsing 100 points over the past three seasons.It's hard to say if triple-digit point totals will be reached in 2016-17, but here's a look at the projected top 10 scorers this season.Sidney CrosbyUntil further notice, Crosby remains the best player in the world.Crosby started slow last season, but based on his second-half performance that culminated in a Conn Smythe Trophy to cap 2015-16, not to mention a dominant MVP run at the World Cup, the Pittsburgh Penguins superstar center appears set to add another Art Ross to his already legendary resume.Connor McDavidPutting Crosby on watch is none other than 19-year-old McDavid, whose rise to the ranks of the NHL's best began in an injury-shortened rookie season.Among players with at least 41 games played, McDavid (1.07) ranked third behind Patrick Kane (1.29) and Jamie Benn (1.09) in terms of points per game.Superstar production, and he's only getting started.Patrick KaneKane separated himself from the field by reaching a career-high 106 points last season, 17 ahead of second-place Benn.The reigning regular-season MVP was beset by injuries in each of the previous two seasons and only topped 85 points once prior to 2015-16, so it's yet to be determined if the recent offensive explosion was an anomaly or the new norm.Jamie BennOver the past three seasons, Benn has recorded more points than every player not named Crosby. Fully recovered from offseason surgery, don't expect him to slow down anytime soon.John TavaresSet to become an unrestricted free agent next summer and out to prove his worth to the New York Islanders or prospective suitors, Tavares could be in for a monster season after a relatively down performance last season.Tyler SeguinThe Dallas Stars are lucky enough to have one of the league's top duos on the roster, and Seguin - who's expected to be ready for opening night after leaving the World Cup due to injury - will continue to match Benn and the rest of the league's elite point for point.Alex OvechkinWhile his overall point total will always be boosted by goals, Ovechkin's 21 assists in 2015-16 were the fewest he's recorded in a single season.He hasn't exceeded 28 in any of the past five seasons, but another 50-goal season and even 25 assists will ensure a spot on this list.Erik KarlssonThe NHL's best offensive defenseman could be slowed down a bit under new head coach Guy Boucher's system, but Karlsson always finds a way to get his name on the scoresheet.Vladimir TarasenkoThe St. Louis Blues have committed to building around Tarasenko, and rightfully so.The game's next great scorer is coming off his first 40-goal season, and a few more helpers will put him among the NHL's best, where he should remain for years to come.Joe ThorntonThe hulking San Jose Sharks center is showing no signs of slowing down, having finished fourth in total points last season with 82 points.Thornton will be playing out the final year of his contract, and will prove himself worthy of a multi-year deal even in his late 30s.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

theScore is previewing each team leading up to the 2016-17 season.Other than manufacturing arguably the biggest one-for-one trade in NHL history - tied in with the critical fallout that ensued - and their coach allegedly lambasting the team's own captain, the Montreal Canadiens were pretty quiet in the offseason.Facetious remarks aside, the Habs are under enormous pressure to return to the playoffs this season, and while the success of Marc Bergevin's summer moves remains to be seen, here are three things to watch out for in La Belle Province in 2016-17.The new guys in townIn case you were trapped in the wilderness, or something of a similar manner over the summer, Montreal dealt fan-favorite P.K. Subban to Nashville for Shea Weber in a trade that prompted a circus of criticism in the hockey world.Are the Canadiens better with Weber anchoring the blue line? Not necessarily. Are they worse? Not necessarily.Weber brings an element of physicality and leadership Montreal's management didn't see in Subban. Bergevin had to pull the trigger when he did, but whether he fired the correct bullet is to be determined.Elsewhere, Montreal welcomed agitator Andrew Shaw, and took a flyer on Alex Radulov, who returns from the KHL claiming to have shed the baggage that previously hindered his career.Suffice to say, the Canadiens will look a tad different this season.Welcome backHe's back. And not a second too soon.Carey Price's knee injury unraveled the Canadiens Presidents' Trophy pace to mere shambles last season, but he's healed and ready to deliver once again as the world's best netminder, coming off another sterling performance for Canada at the World Cup of Hockey.Price's presence alone should be enough to re-align the Canadiens' focus, and his abilities between the pipes can easily deliver a playoff berth.While advocates of Subban's departure are few and far between, Price - interestingly enough - declared he likes the move, saying Weber better fits the Canadiens system.On the hot seatMichel Therrien's previous accomplishments as Montreal's coach simply don't matter anymore, at least in the eyes of the Canadiens' faithful.Therrien is unquestionably on the hot seat this season, the fifth of his second tenure with the club.He's taken the brunt of the blame for the disconnect between Subban and the organization, and had to defuse rumors over the offseason that he called Max Pacioretty the "worst captain" in team history.Winning, of course, can silence the most venomous of his critics, but Therrien will have his hands full if things go wrong again in Montreal.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Corey Perry decided to take matters into his own hands.In Sunday's overtime session between his Anaheim Ducks and the San Jose Sharks, Perry took full advantage of the extra ice, and showed some silky hands before firing home the game-winner.Quite a nice way to end the preseason.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Hockey players were focused on baseball yet again Sunday night.Current and former NHLers showed their Canadian pride when the Toronto Blue Jays pulled off another extra-inning walk-off victory to eliminate the Texas Rangers and advance to the American League Championship Series.Related: Blue Jays sweep Rangers to advance to 2nd straight ALCSWhen Rougned Odor's error on a seemingly routine double-play ball allowed Josh Donaldson to score from third in the bottom of the 10th inning of Game 3 in the ALDS on Sunday night, the party was on.

Don't tell the San Jose Sharks and the Anaheim Ducks that it's only the preseason.The two Pacific Division rivals got into an old-fashioned donnybrook Sunday night after Ducks forward Andrew Cogliano caught Sharks defenseman Dylan DeMelo with his head down late in the first period.Anaheim center Ryan Kesler and San Jose blue-liner Dan Kelly were both handed game misconducts for their roles in the brouhaha.The regular season can't start soon enough.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The U.S. Military Academy could host a future NHL outdoor game.The league has already done an initial survey of Michie Stadium in West Point, N.Y., Larry Brooks of the New York Post reports.Based on proximity, the New York Rangers would likely play at the 38,000-seat football facility, but they'd have to be the visiting team because of a tax exemption agreement with New York City that regulates games hosted by the club outside Madison Square Garden.Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman first raised the possibility in Sunday's edition of "30 Thoughts," adding that both the Florida Panthers and the Las Vegas expansion franchise would presumably be interested given the military ties in their respective ownership groups.The Panthers played the New Jersey Devils at Tate Rink on the West Point campus in preseason action Saturday night.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Radko Gudas will be hard-pressed to escape supplemental discipline this time around.On Sunday, the NHL's Department of Player Safety offered the bruising defenseman an in-person hearing for his actions, but Gudas waived that right and is scheduled for a phone hearing Monday.The blue-liner caught Boston Bruins forward Austin Czarnik with a high, late hit in preseason action Saturday night.While Gudas opted for the phone hearing, the in-person offer means the repeat offender could still receive a suspension of more than five games, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.He avoided suspension earlier in the preseason for a hit on New York Rangers rookie Jimmy Vesey, and has drawn the attention of the league upward of five times over the past three seasons.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Florida Panthers captured our attention. They made sure of it.An overhaul of their brand, and their defense, too, and an Atlantic Division crown to defend, the Panthers were, well, in the news. And after the better part the decade clawing at relevancy, they seemed hell-bent on having it stay that way. With progressive hockey decisions and more of a focus on the business aspect, the Panthers were reinforcing the shield now stitched on the front of their uniforms.But before the new-look Panthers could be unveiled, two massive injuries in the preseason are threatening to apply the brakes on their momentum. First, Nick Bjugstad broke his hand crashing the Dallas Stars' crease, Then on Saturday, first-line winger Jonathan Huberdeau, who was dreaming of a 30- to 40-goal season, suffered an apparent Achilles injury and will miss three-to-four months.Two players with 50-point potential, and who will combine to make $10 million next season, shelved.With more than $10 million in cap space, the Panthers have the opportunity most contenders don't, and can search outside the organization for help.For now though, we'll asses the candidates from within.Above anything else, this is a massive opportunity for Jared McCann. The first-round pick acquired from the Vancouver Canucks for defenseman Erik Gudbranson could start down the middle in Bjugstad's spot on the third line, which at this point in his career is not overly ambitious. But with Huberdeau out, McCann, who plays multiple forward positions, could be called upon to skate on the top line with Aleksander Barkov and Jaromir Jagr.McCann scored nine goals, 18 points, and a meager 1.11 points/60 minutes at even strength in 69 games in his rookie season, but with his primary linemates in Vancouver being Derek Dorsett and Alex Burrows, we really don't know what sort of production he can have on a quality unit.In the event McCann is bumped up, the lesser-known Denis Malgin could have the inside track on the third-line center role between Colton Sceviour and Jonathan Marchessault. The slight former fifth-round pick signed his entry-level deal with Florida this summer after an impressive year in the Swiss league and a strong showing at the World Juniors.McCann and Malgin are unquestionably valuable prospects, but at 20 and 19 years old, respectively, it's unrealistic to suggest that they will provide quality contributions in essential roles on a team looking to string together the first two 100-point seasons in its history.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Follow theScore's fantasy feed on Twitter (@theScoreFantasy) for the latest news, features and more. And download Squad Up, theScore's free-to-win-money sports game.Here are the fantasy repercussions following the news that Panthers LW Jonathan Huberdeau will be out 3-4 months after taking a skate to the leg:

The Carolina Hurricanes have bolstered their defensive depth, signing Jakub Nakladal on a one-year deal worth $600,000, the team announced Sunday.Nakladal spent last season with the Calgary Flames, splitting time between the big club and its American Hockey League affiliate. All told, he scored four goals and 19 points in 62 games in what was his first season in North America.He recently represented the Czech Republic at the World Cup of Hockey, where he continued to have an impression on Hurricanes staff."Jakub was solid in his first professional season in North America last season, and played well at the World Cup," general manager Ron Francis said in an official press release. "This gives us additional depth and experience along the blue line as we open the season this week."Carolina has nine defensemen in camp, including injured puck mover Ryan Murphy, former first-round pick Haydn Fleury, and roster hopeful Roland McKweon.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Florida Panthers have made it official, naming Derek MacKenzie - not Aaron Ekblad - the ninth captain in franchise history.

Martin Frk has found himself a new home.After being waived by the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday, the Carolina Hurricanes announced Sunday that they've claimed the 23-year-old winger.Frk was drafted by the Red Wings in the second round of the 2012 draft, but has yet to suit up in a regular-season NHL game.Still, Frk remains a promising offensive prospect, which intrigued general manager Ron Francis."Martin played well in Grand Rapids last year, and took a step forward in his offensive production with 27 goals in 67 games," said Francis. “He has been a goal scorer at every level."Frk had 44 points for Grand Rapids last season.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

theScore is previewing each team leading up to the 2016-17 season.The Columbus Blue Jackets took a step back in 2015-16, finishing with 76 points. Still, the team had a winning record under coach John Tortorella, who took over in late October, and has the talent to build on that performance.Here's what the Blue Jackets' lineup looks like going into the 2016-17 season:ForwardsLWCRWBrandon SaadBrandon DubinskyCam AtkinsonNick FolignoBoone JennerOliver BjorkstrandScott HartnellAlexander WennbergSam GagnerMatt CalvertWilliam KarlssonDavid Clarkson

After taking a skate to his leg in the Florida Panthers' preseason finale on Saturday, star forward Jonathan Huberdeau will miss three-to-four months, the club confirmed.It's a devastating blow to the Panthers, who took several positive steps in improving and building upon last season's Atlantic Division title over the offseason.The 23-year-old winger is coming off a career-high 59-point season, and signed a six-year, $35.4-million extension with the club in September.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Hash it out over hash browns.Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper and previously embattled former lottery pick Jonathan Drouin used that - or another, inherently less appropriate variation of breakfast food - as a means to mend a relationship Drouin's agent had deemed "untenable."Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times detailed the reconciliation process between player and coach, which began at breakfast in a Montreal hotel the morning of last year's final regular season game.

If the Florida Panthers have appointed their captain, they've kept the matter internal. But all signs point to that honor being bestowed on veteran fourth-line forward and penalty-killing specialist Derek MacKenzie - not Aaron Ekblad.During Florida's trip to West Point Military Academy - where it was reported head coach Gerard Gallant would announce his leadership core - it was MacKenzie sporting the badge for the preseason clash with New Jersey.Ekblad and forward Jussi Jokinen served as alternates.If MacKenzie is indeed captain, as George Richards of the Miami Herald expects, it's definitely a head-scratcher. Because while the journeyman may have presence in the room, he simply does not have the on-ice impact characteristic of an NHL captain. To wit: MacKenzie averaged a little more than 13 minutes in 64 games last season, less than Dave Bolland was entrusted with in his 24 appearances.MacKenzie signed a two-year contract extension in the offseason, which pays him $1.35 million annually, meaning Ekblad - the presumptive lock - might be a fifth-year professional before earning the role.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Last season, the mighty Central Division sent five teams to the postseason. Featuring a gauntlet of win-now teams and a few up-and-comers, expect the Central to be well-represented once again come playoff time.With new faces in new places, Cup contenders looking to make the leap, and regrouping teams attempting to climb the ranks, there will be plenty to follow this season, and here are three storylines to keep an eye on:Subban in Music CityAfter claiming a wild-card position last season, the Nashville Predators appear poised for a run at the top of the division with P.K. Subban in the fold.General manager David Poile sent captain Shea Weber to Montreal in exchange for Subban, making a rock-solid defensive corps even more dynamic. Tied in with the likes of Roman Josi, Mattias Ekholm, and Ryan Ellis, Subban - and the Preds - should thrive this season.Subban should bring the spotlight to a talented team that's generally lost in the shuffle, and in case some fans didn't take notice after Nashville knocked the Pacific-winning Anaheim Ducks out in the first round last season, the Predators are deep.Complementing a stacked blue line, the Predators' offensive attack features the likes of Filip Forsberg and James Neal, and will get a full season this time around from Ryan Johansen.Goaltending in DallasLast season's Central crown-holder, the Dallas Stars, led the NHL in goals for by a healthy margin with 265 tallies, but a shaky goaltending duo hindered the club all season.Between Kari Lehtonen and Antti Niemi, the Stars allowed the most goals out of any playoff team last season, and that will have to be rectified for the Stars to take the next step.GoalieStartsWLOTGAASv%SONiemi43251372.670.9053Lehtonen39251022.760.9062A rumor swirled over the summer that Dallas tried to acquire Ben Bishop from Tampa Bay, but it never came to fruition, leaving general manager Jim Nill to hope his veteran combination can bounce back.Thankfully for Dallas, it realistically shouldn't take much of an improvement in net for the Stars to remain dominant in the West. Few teams can keep up with, let alone compete with, the attack that Tyler Seguin, Jamie Benn, Jason Spezza, and others can create.Bednar's initial testColorado's run of relevance in the Central was rather short-lived.Enter Jared Bednar, who is tasked with recreating the magic that earned the Avalanche the division title in 2013-14, but in a more sustainable manner.His predecessor, Patrick Roy, left the club in the summer, citing a disconnect with the organization. Roy's game plan couldn't cut it, and Colorado's putrid possession numbers during his tenure reflect back-to-back seasons outside the playoffs.Bednar, in his first NHL gig, inherits a roster littered with youthful talent, and will be tasked with instilling defensive responsibility. If he succeeds, there could be yet another threat in the deepest division the league has to offer.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

theScore is previewing each team leading up to the 2016-17 season.Well stocked with young talent, the Columbus Blue Jackets will look to make the next step this season. The Blue Jackets had a quiet offseason, but will get an extended look at defenseman Seth Jones, who was acquired midseason in 2015-16. Here are three Blue Jackets to watch this season:Nick FolignoCaptain Nick Foligno was a disappointment last year, finishing with just 37 points. It marked his lowest production since coming to Columbus in 2012, and only half the pace from the previous season, in which a 73-point campaign led to a six-year, $33-million extension.Foligno is hoping to hit the refresh button this year, with the pressure of a new contract in the rearview mirror. Part of that rebound will depend on shots, as Foligno's shooting percentage fell to 8.1 percent last year, a career worst. He's due for a bounce back, and closer to the combined 49 goals he scored over the previous two seasons.In looking to rediscover his offensive game, Foligno will have some added help up front, as the team infuses more of its young talent, particularly winger Oliver Bjorkstrand. The Danish winger made his NHL debut last season, scoring eight points in 12 games, and looks to build on that success this year.Seth JonesAcquired last January in exchange for young center Ryan Johansen, Seth Jones provides the Blue Jackets with a steady presence on the blue line.Jones made noise through half a season with the Blue Jackets last year, scoring 20 points in 41 games, good for 0.49 points per game. That's an uptick from the 0.275 PPG he had through the first half of the year with Nashville.Jones, 21, already has 240 games of NHL experience under his belt. The fourth overall pick from the 2013 draft is an emerging star making the most of his opportunity with the Blue Jackets. Since arriving in Columbus, Jones' ice time has climbed to 24:27, nearly a full five minutes more than the 19:38 he saw in Nashville.Sergei BobrovskyMissing the majority of last season with a groin injury, goalie Sergei Bobrovsky will see the bulk of work this season under head coach John Tortorella. A former Vezina Trophy winner, Bobrovsky is the Blue Jackets' key to success.Bobrovsky posted a 15-19-1 record through 37 appearances last season, and should expect closer to 60 starts this year. He is capable of being a team's most valuable player, and that's likely a fair description of what is expected of him in Columbus.The hope is that Bobrovsky carries forward his performance from the World Cup. As part of Team Russia, Bobrovksy was one of the tournament's top goaltenders, grabbing the crease ahead of Colorado's Semyon Varlamov, posting a .930 save percentage through four games.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Radko Gudas was at it again Saturday.The Philadelphia Flyers defenseman hit Boston Bruins forward Austin Czarnik with a late and high shoulder, and Gudas may be hearing from the Department of Player Safety about it."We saw the shoulder to the head," Bruins head coach Claude Julien said, according to CSNNE.com's Joe Haggerty. "Somehow (Gudas) seems to have a knack of getting himself in trouble every game. I didn't like the hit personally. I thought it was a little bit late, and a shoulder to the head."There's no word on Czarnik's status, who left the game after the headshot.Earlier this week, Gudas boarded New York Rangers forward Jimmy Vesey, but avoided supplemental discipline.Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.