Colorado Avalanche: News From Around the NHL October 6th, 2015

Sharks' Torres suspended 41 games for preseason hit. [NHL]

Fire Raffi Torres into the sun, twice. [Battle of Cali]

Flames acquire Dougie Hamilton's brother Freddie from Avalanche. [Sportsnet]

Five things that must happen if the Avs are going to get back to the playoffs. [CBS Denver]

NHL moves show teams aren't afraid to waive players with big contracts. [CTV News]

Thirty bold team predictions for the NHL season. [TSN]

Former Canadiens defenceman Mike Weaver retires after 11 NHL seasons. [Global News]

Mario Lemieux turns 50, NHL players share memories. [NHL]

Ten bold predictions for 2015-16 NHL season. [USA Today]

Bill Daly: Cocaine use up among NHLers but not a crisis. [Toronto Sun]