Colorado Avalanche: News From Around the NHL July 1st, 2015

Free-agent crop is 'not a great group'. [The Morning Star]

NHL teams more cautious going into free agency. [My Record Journal]

Beauchemin A Strong UFA Option For Sabres. [Hockey Buzz]

Nathan MacKinnon 's former private trainer,Pianosi, finds role with QMJHL'S Mooseheads. [Queen's Journal]

The Mike Richards story unfolds, NHL Notified About Oxycodone Drama... At Canadian Border. [TMZ]

Six of the most shocking trades in the NHL. [Toro Magazine]

Bought-out players may provide value in free agency. [Pittsburgh Sporting News]

An article featuring AJ Greer. [Le Journal de Quebec] {Article is in French}

Newly-signed Flames D Dougie Hamilton shrugs off critical story out of Boston. [Toronto Sun]