- There are some familiar names on Lyle Richardson’s list of potential breakout stars for all 30 teams in the NHL. [Bleacher Report]
- There was some shocking news yesterday, as the Montreal Canadiens announced that the team will go with four alternate captains for the upcoming season. Andrei Markov and Tomas Plekanec will be full-time while P.K. Subban and Max Pacioretty will alternate with the A. [ESPN]
- There is a report that “24/7 Road to the Winter Classic” will move to Epix. The cable network will also produce a show leading up to the Stadium Series later in the season. [ESPN]
- Steven Stamkos has come a long way since breaking his leg in November during a game against the Boston Bruins. He looks like he will be ready to go when training camp begins. [The Hockey Writers]
- A huge question for the Carolina Hurricanes going into training camp will be their goaltending situation, especially under new head coach Bill Peters. [News Observer]
- Our friends over at Bolt Prospects have an excellent player-by-player breakdown of all of the Lightning prospects who are participating in the rookie tournament in Nashville. [Bolt Prospects]
- Former NHL great Peter Forsberg will be recognized by the Philadelphia Flyers on December 16 before they take on the Tampa Bay Lightning. [Philadelphia Flyers Official Site]
- Steven Stamkos is good at the hockey…and field goals? Watch as he puts a puck through the uprights from 91 yards out. [SB Nation]
- Congratulations to Joe Yerdon, who has joined SB Nation’s NHL section!
Thanks for the kind words everyone. I’ll be on the NHL hub of @SBNation part-time. Many thanks to @TravisSBN for the opportunity.
— Joe Yerdon (@JoeYerdon) September 15, 2014
