Colorado Avalanche: News from around the NHL September 1st, 2016

Fuck, yeah, it’s September. It isn’t August anymore!

Ever wonder what happened to Will Magnuson? He was drafted by the Avs in 1999 and offered a contract. He turned it down and now he’s a oncologist. [Peninsula Clarion]

Semyon Varlamov offered us a glimpse of his new bucket for the World Hockey Championship. [Twitter]

Stanley Cup winner Adam Deadmarsh lends his knowledge to Tri-City Americans. [Tri-City Herald]

Barry Trotz ‘selfishly’ happy to have Capitals coaching staff intact. [Washington Post]

Gordie Howe’s ashes to be interred in Saskatoon statue. [The Star]

NHL adds Meldonium to banned substances list. [Toronto Sun]

Phil Kessel might miss start of NHL season after hand surgery. [CBC]