The latest news, rumors and happenings from around the world of hockey:
Raffi Torres has been suspended 41 games by the NHL. [CBC], [Sportsnet]
The Flyers have placed defenceman Andrew MacDonald on waivers. [Broad Street Hockey]
Does Scott Harrington have a shot at sticking with the Leafs? [Today’s Slap Shot]
Do more hockey players do drugs behind the scenes? [TSN]
Zack Kassian is some trouble after a car accident. [Yahoo], [National Post]
Mike Babcock’s team is showing a lot of patience with the young players. [Sportsnet]
Dylan Larkin will be on the Wings roster to start the season. [M Live]
John Gibson is headed back to the AHL. [OC Register]. Will the Ducks be able to overcome their game seven troubles? [Daily News]
Women love hockey too. Deal with it. [Oilers Rig]
Third overall pick Dylan Strome will have to wait for his chance at the NHL. [Arizona Sports]
Another Oilers goalie bites the dust. [CBS Sports]
Wayne Gretzky discusses Connor McDavid. [Edmonton Sun]. Peter Chiarelli is trying to temper expectations on the young star. [Edmonton Journal]
Pascal Dupuis won’t be playing on opening night. [Pens Labyrinth]
The Penguins may have gotten a real steal in Daniel Sprong. [HockeyBuzz]
And finally, a career comparison for Crosby and Ovechkin. [The Hockey News]
