With eight exhibition games on the schedule, there will be plenty of opportunity for the invited participants to work for a roster spot. [Journal de Montreal]/
Around the League and Elsewhere
Will this year be different for the Toronto Maple Leafs or déjà vu all over again? [TSN]
A wealth of knowledge, the Vancouver Canucks’ hockey analyst Rachel Doerrie will be breaking down data so it’s more digestible for players and coaches. [The Province]
Jake Virtanen, a former Canuck, has signed a PTO with the Edmonton Oilers. [Sportsnet]
Twenty-nine-year-old Kurtis Gabriel announced his retirement from hockey. [The Hockey News]
Newly-signed veteran Claude Giroux sporting an “A” with the Ottawa Senators. [TSN]/