Hockey News: No Captain in Montreal; NHL Advanced Stats

Have the Senators already found the future replacement for Jason Spezza? [Ottawa Sun]

Do a couple of young defensemen have any chance of making the team in Edmonton? Considering the current state of the blueline, probably. [Oilers Nation]

The Montreal Canadiens will not be naming a captain this season, which means P.K Subban will have to continue to prove himself for at least another year. [MTL Blog]

Looks like Ryan McDonagh will be the next Captain of the Rangers. [NY Daily News]

(Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports)
(Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports)

Blue Jackets prospect Sony Milano will miss some time with a face injury. [Columbus Dispatch]

Tomas Vokoun is being picky. [CSN Washington]

The Devils and Eric Gelinas have finally agreed to a new contract. [NHL.com]

The Canadiens are not in fact interested in Martin Brodeur. [A Winning Habit]

Blues fans are getting nervous about Jaden Schwartz remaining unsigned. [St. Louis Game Time]

Schwartz led the Blues with a plus-28 last season (Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports)
Schwartz led the Blues with a plus-28 last season (Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports)

Seriously, what’s the deal with advanced statistics? [Sports Blog]

Why did the Flyers ever trade Bobrovsky? [CSN Philly]

Eddie Lack is hoping for the best this season. Good luck to you, sir. [The Province]

The Maple Leafs should be excited about William Nylander. [Toronto Sun]

And finally, meet the new mascot of the Dallas Stars. [Puck Daddy]