Colorado Avalanche: News From Around the NHL September 30th, 2015

Eric Francis surprised Maple Leafs cut Curtis Glencross. [Sportsnet] {Video Starts Automatically}

Lubomir Visnovsky, Tomas Kopecky, Daniel Paille released from PTO deals by Blackhawks. [CBC]

For fringe veterans, longshot PTO deals are one last NHL lottery ticket. [Sports Illustrated]

Derek Roy, with Capitals on tryout, hoping to show he can succeed in any role. [The Washington Times]

Sinking dollar won't deter Quebecor from NHL franchise bid. [TSN] {Video Starts Automatically}

Saskatchewan native, ex-NHLer Robyn Regehr returns to his roots. [The Star Phoenix]

Michel Therrien hopes Nordiques return to NHL. [Global News]

Paul Fixter lands AHL coaching job. [CTV News]

Florida Panthers partner with top chefs, for their fans in club seats, for 2015-2016 season. [South Florida]

Gary Bettman, NHL commissioner, says expansion ongoing process. [CBC]

2015-16 NHL fantasy preview: Goalies and defencemen. [Toronto Sun]