Storm Advisory 10/2/2018: NHL News, Rumors, Links and Daily Roundup

Canes host Hurricane Florence First Responders on Opening Night; Rod Brind’Amour prepares for his first NHL season as a Head Coach

By Andy House Oct 2, 2018, 9:03am EDT

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Scott Burnside with The Athletic profiles Rod Brind’Amour’s journey as he counts down the days to his NHL Head Coaching debut. [The Athletic, $]
According to his agent, former Hurricane Radim Vrbata is retiring after 16 seasons:

Longtime client Radim Vrbata announcing his retirement from the NHL today. Selected #212 overall in 1999, only 3 players from that draft class played more games and scored more points. His statement: pic.twitter.com/fJvjC0Jwff
— Rich Evans (@Hockeyagent) October 1, 2018

Scott Hartnell also made the decision to hang up the skates yesterday:

pic.twitter.com/Cn6Arbd4zi
— Scott Hartnell (@Hartsy43) October 1, 2018

The Hurricanes also announced that they are hosting Hurricane Florence First Responders on Opening Night Thursday. They will have 1,000 in attendance to recognize. [Carolina Hurricanes]
Yes, Warren Foegele, you really did make the team. [Associated Press]
Behind the scenes with Teuvo Teravainen:

Happy #turbotuesday!
Many of you remember NHLWAM filmed in Raleigh, at PNC and TT's home. There's new material! NHLWAM Summer Camp, credits @NordicBetSuomi Turbo attended! He shot two slapshots. Find out the results, @ 10:52 and @ 11:31 (scroll down)https://t.co/xwalzmho8T
— Anu Katariina Rasku (@KatariinaKaTrii) October 2, 2018

The Washington Capitals finally have their names etched into the Stanley Cup. [Washington Capitals]
The Cannon on the conflicting emotions surrounding the Whalers throwbacks. [The Cannon]