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The Avs
The Colorado Avalanche will retire Milan Hejduk’s No. 23 on January 8th, 2018 [MHH]
Nathan MacKinnon needs a break-out season before Corey Pronman ranks him higher than the 13th best player under 25-years of age. [MHH]
When it comes to Nikita Zadorov, GM Joe Sakic thinks both sides are “close enough that he should be [at training camp].” [Denver Post]
The Avalanche are hiring a Social Media & Digital Marketing Coordinator!
We're looking for a Social Media & Digital Marketing Coordinator!
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) September 14, 2017
Apply here: https://t.co/EcOkv862fN pic.twitter.com/h4XP74DrpN
The Game
Vernon Fiddler announces his retirement from the NHL, 877 games later. [The Players Tribune]
The Vegas Golden Knights and LA Kings had a twitter fight for the ages.
We think if @LAKings spent as much time focusing on the salary cap as they did worrying about us, they'd have far fewer problems https://t.co/fEqgQBc1Fb
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) September 13, 2017
It looks like Alex Ovechkin won’t be heading to the Olympics [Washington Post]
Some updates in the David Pastrnak vs. Boston Bruins contract dispute:
Multiple sources telling me today that #Pastrnak does want the 8-yr term #Draisaitl got, but is asking for $7.5 per yr. #NHLBruins
— Jimmy Murphy (@MurphysLaw74) September 13, 2017
...Pastrnak remains in Czech Rep and has no intention of flying over without a new deal. Could start skating with a team there soon...
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) September 13, 2017
Shane Doan inducted into the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame [Five for Howling]