Colorado Avalanche: News from around the NHL October 25th, 2016

Maple Leafs waive Milan Michalek, claim Ben Smith, promote Connor Brown. [Toronto Sun]

Ken Bone, Waldo, Joker and more: Your favorite NHL players dressed up for Halloween. [Raw Charge]

Former Canadiens coach Jacques Demers in stable condition after infection. [Montreal Gazette]

Sidney Crosby making progress after 1st full practice. [CBC]

Four reasons scoring is up in the NHL. [The Star]