Preseason is officially underway in the NHL. Check out news and notes from around the league and all of hockey:
Ryan Whitney has officially retired from the NHL. [Puck Daddy] Whitney is a former Olympian and had a brief career playing in Sweden. [IIHF] Whitney helped leagues see the financial discrepancies between KHL clubs and players among them. [Today’s Slapshot]
Matt Irwin was the star in Boston’s 2-0 blanking of New Jersey. [All Sports]
Matt Irwin, Jonas Gustavsson, Jimmy Hayes & Coach Julien all weighed in on the Bruins' 2-0 win over the Devils:https://t.co/Vm10wfbYbk
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) September 21, 2015
The Predators and Panthers split their doubleheader. [The Tennessean] Here’s what to take away from the Predators’ performances. [On The Forecheck]
Todd Ewen’s death is being ruled a suicide. [CBS Sports] Ewen was a tough guy with “a soft heart.” [Hockey Buzz]
Jack Eichel’s training camp has already been an interesting one. [ESPN]
Lightning owner Jeff Vinik is confident that Stamkos will be signed to an extension. [The Score]
The Slava Voynov situation has weighed on the female fan base (Scott Rovak-US PRESSWIRE)
The NHL is facing a divide between itself and it’s female fan base. [Stanley Cup of Chowder]
The Coyotes believe Nicklas Grossman has a lot to offer them. [Arizona Sports]
Jakub Nakladal is working his way to the NHL – and it could be this season. [Calgary Herald]
Phil Kessel’s speed makes him a valuable asset to the Penguins. [The Hockey News]
Jiri Hudler insists he is “no babysitter” to the young Flames squad. [Pro Hockey Talk]
