Terms not announced yet, but they aren't all that important anyway... "It’s a dream come true," said Duchene. "To be part of an NHL organization is something you always strive for as a kid. This is the first step, but I know I have a lot of work to do to reach my goal of playing in the NHL."

Dirk Hoag over at the On The Forecheck analyzed the miles traveled last season and this coming season for every NHL team. The Avs will see a 4,484 mile decrease from 2008-09.

The schedule is now posted at the Avalanche web site. The home opener will be the first game of the season, October 1st against the Sharks.

John Tavares and Victor Hedman have both signed. You all know who should be next...

I can't find official confirmation, but according to some Twitter feeds and capgeek.com, Ben Guite has been signed by the Nashville Predators to a 1-year $550,000 2-way deal. I'm very sorry to see Guite go, but glad to see him get a shot with another team.