A collection of the latest news, rumors and happenings from around the world of hockey:
Former first overall pick Erik Johnson has signed a long-term extension with the Avalanche. [Puck Daddy]
Tough start to the season for Chris Higgins. [Vancouver Sun]
Johan Franzen isn’t taking anything for granted. [Winging it in Motown]
Phil Kessel and Sidney Crosby showed some chemistry in their first game together. [Trib Live]
The lawyer representing Patrick Kane’s accuser will hold a press conference to discuss the case. [CTV]
Kane himself, meanwhile, took to the ice in the Blackhawks’ first preseason game. [Toronto Sun]
Team USA has their guy, now who will coach Canada at the World Cup? [News Optimist]
George McPhee has found a new job. [The Score]
These guys are the Dallas Stars to watch this season. [Sports Day]
This Bruins fan tells it like it is: [Stanley Cup of Chowder]
Boston will be without Dennis Seidenberg for eight weeks. [NESN]. Their defence will likely look as such: [Comcast]
Who is going to fill out the Rangers bottom six? [Full Tilt NYR]
What’s the deal with goalie stats? [Odds and Ends]
And finally, Paul Bissonnette talks about his own mental health. [Yahoo]
