Daily Cupcakes: October 4th, 2018

Colorado Avalanche

Avalanche place Mikko Rantanen’s contract discussions on hold. [Denver Post]

Picking the best of the best from Halifax Mooseheads’ history. [CBC]

The Rest of the Game

Former NHL star Chris Stewart was reported missing by his KHL, he chose to retire suddenly due to “serious family problems”. Wishing him the best. [Hockey Feed]

‘I believe in this group:’ Connor McDavid gets ready for the season with the Edmonton Oilers. [The Globe and Mail]

Could this be the worst Canucks team in franchise history? [Vancouver Courier]

Flyers pluck Pickard off wire for goalie depth. [Delco Times]

NHL and NBC hoping to make Wednesday must-see TV for hockey. [Houston Chronicles]

NHL analytics explainer: Confused by Corsi? Puzzled by PDO? As these advanced stats become more mainstream, the Canadian Press takes a look at some of the more common terms in today’s hockey world. [Montreal Gazette]

Capitals’ Tom Wilson suspended 20 games by NHL for blindside hit. [CBC]