Colorado Avalanche: News From Around the NHL September 24th, 2015

Thirty Thoughts: the challenge NHLers face in retirement. [Sportsnet]

Tottenham misses mark with gift to Wayne Gretzky. [CBC]

Berra is expected to start against Calgary. [Denver Post]

Dozens of NHL veterans unable to get contracts resort to training-camp tryouts. [The Province]

OHL Eastern Conference preview: Colts, IceDogs, Petes, 67's at front of pack. [Yahoo Sports]

What if Wayne Gretzky hadn't dodged the 1979 NHL draft? [The Gateway]

Veterans Hejda, Visnovsky attempting to continue careers with Blackhawks. [ESPN]

Calgary Flames facing defensive shuffle as T.J. Brodie sidelined 3-to-6 weeks with broken hand. [National Post]

Chris Higgins, Canucks winger, breaks right foot against Sharks. [CBC]

Steven Stamkos says lack of contract extension not distraction. [Toronto Sun]