• Bad news and good news for the Buffalo Sabres: Jack Eichel could be out six-to-eight weeks and GM Tim Murray signed a contract extension. [Buffalo Hockey Beat]

• Nathan Gerbe elected not to report to the New York Rangers AHL affiliate and signed a three-year deal with Genève-Servette HC. [Swiss Hockey News]

• The Crown is no longer prosecuting former Winnipeg Jets player Thomas Steen for “two counts of assault and one of uttering threats after an incident at a Winnipeg restaurant in May 2014.” [CBC]

• Windsor and London (Ontario) are on the shortlist to hold the 2019 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship. [CBC News]

• The infusion of youth into the NHL could have a negative impact on the talent at World Juniors, especially for Team Canada. [Buzzing the Net]

• After the Lightning were near a point of insolvency when Jeff Vinik took over the team in 2010, the franchise is on the verge of profitability. [Tampa Bay Business Journal]

• Marc-Andre Fleury talks about the pressure to hold on to the No. 1 goaltender spot as Matt Murray recovers from a broken hand. [ESPN]

• Bryan Little of the Winnipeg Jets just can’t seem to catch a break. He lasted 2:48 into his first game back in seven months before leaving with an undisclosed injury. [Winnipeg Sun]

• Down Goes Brown: “The bullsh–ters guide to the NHL.” [Vice Sports]

• Want to drink like a Hockey Hall of Famer? If you’re in Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario you can pick up “Wayne Gretzky No. 99 ‘Red Cask’ Canadian Whisky.” [CBC News]

• Why a ‘good, not great start’ fits the evolving Boston Bruins. [WEEI]

• The Arizona Coyotes are embracing the youth movement as they ice five rookies on their opening night roster. [Five For Howling]

• The importance of drafting, youth and training camp in today’s NHL. [Nova Caps Fans]

• Four underrated defensemen poised for a breakout in 2016-17. [Sportsnet]

• Fantasy hockey: Top 50 prospect defensemen as of October 2016. [Dobber]

• Q&A with the legendary Hockey Night in Canada announcer Bob Cole on his new book ‘Now I’m catching on.’ [Yahoo! Sports]

• Book review: Saving Face, The Art and History of the Goalie Mask. [Puck Junk]

• Canadian hockey superstar Marie-Philip Poulin is taking over as captain of Les Canadiennes de Montreal this season. [The Ice Garden]

• The New York Riveters struggled mightily on the power play last season. This year is shaping up to be much different aided by the massive turnover in the roster. [Today’s Slap Shot]

• Finally, everyone loves a great windmill save from a goaltender. Check out KHL goaltender Barry Brust robbing (with a bit of luck) Artyom Fyodorov.