Weekend Brunch: Rookie camp roster, a little Duchene talk, and the Avs give back

Colorado Avalanche

Yesterday, the Avalanche announced the roster that will be participating at rookie camp as well as the Rookie Showcase in San Jose from September 9th to 12th [MHH]

Avalanche fans are invited to donate new or gently-used sports equipment at Pepsi Center on September 9th as a part of the Sixth Annual giveSPORTS Equipment Drive [NHL.com]

Matt Duchene trade talks seem to be picking up again, at least according to one NHL insider [MHH]

Around the league

Why Minnesota Wild coach Bruce Boudreau bought his own 'friggin' hockey team' [ESPN]

Russian forward Danis Zaripov expected to become a UFA after appealing his doping suspension. The 36-year old is looking to join an NHL team this season. [Sportsnet]

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that they have signed forward Connor Brown to a three-year contract. [NHL.com]

These 1990s minor league hockey logos are so bad they’re actually good [SBNation]