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Free-agent forward Patrick Kane remains on track for a return sometime next month as he continues to recover from hip resurfacing surgery in June. Who the 34-year-old returns with remains to be seen, with Kane and his agent holding off talks for now, TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun reports.

Dubois knows that forcing his way out of two NHL organizations has upset some people but he has no regrets.

Let ’em go. Let ’em run. Let it rip.Let Connor Bedard try to beat four guys on his own instead of making the smart chip-in. Let Kevin Korchinski pinch a little too far, a little too often instead of worrying about the two-on-one the other way. Let Lukas Reichel be a little too aggressive in the offensive zone, forcing his wingers to bail him out defensively. Let Wyatt Kaiser see just how far his skating can take him, instead of hanging back and playing it safe.Let them score crazy goals. Let...

Also in Pierre LeBrun's preseason picks: a new Norris winner and a team's return to the playoffs for the first time since 2017.

With a new three-year deal, Zegras could set himself up for a bigger contract — but must prove he's worth it.

The extension carries an annual average value of $5.75 million for the team's leader in points, assists and power-play points.

The extension carries an annual average value of $5.75 million for the team's leader in points, assists and power-play points.

The extension carries an annual average value of $5.75 million for the team's leader in points, assists and power-play points.

The extension carries an annual average value of $5.75 million for the team's leader in points, assists and power-play points.

The extension carries an annual average value of $5.75 million for the team's leader in points, assists and power-play points.