Yesterday, the Avalanche announced the roster that will be participating at rookie camp as well as the Rookie Showcase in San Jose from September 9th to 12th [MHH]
Avalanche fans are invited to donate new or gently-used sports equipment at Pepsi Center on September 9th as a part of the Sixth Annual giveSPORTS Equipment Drive [NHL.com]
MAtt Duchene trade talks seem to be picking up again, at least according to one NHL insider [MHH]
Around the league
Why Minnesota Wild coach Bruce Boudreau bought his own 'friggin' hockey team' [ESPN]
Russian forward Danis Zaripov expected to become a UFA after appealing his doping suspension.