Colorado Avalanche: News From Around the NHL August 18th, 2015

Briere announces retirement after 17 seasons. [NHL]

ICYMI: Is Tyler Seguin the heir to Sidney Crosby's title as the best hockey player in the world? [Defending Big D]

RFA watch: Stefan Elliott and Freddie Hamilton need deals with Avs. [Today's Slapshot]

Adidas lands NHL jersey deal. [TSN] {Video with audio starts automatically}

Mike Santorelli signs 1-year deal with Anaheim Ducks. [CBC]

The top ten defensemen in the NHL (part one). [The Hockey Writers]

Gotta See It: Sedin twins try basketball. [Sportsnet] {Includes video, which doesn't start automatically}

Connor McDavid and Taylor Hall skate together for first time. [CBC]