Storm Advisory 9/28/19: NHL News, Links and Daily Roundup

Chemistry, forward rankings, and the projected number one pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft puts on a show.

By Justin Lape@LankyLape Sep 28, 2019, 9:02am EDT

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NHL: SEP 27 Preseason - Predators at Hurricanes

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The Canes rank in the middle of the pack when it comes to their forwards, but one in particular is going to be special. [ESPN]
Head coach RBA says last night was all about figuring out chemistry:

#Canes head coach Rod Brind'Amour: "I was hoping to see a little more chemistry with some guys. That’s why you play these games. I didn’t coach it to necessarily win the game; I’m coaching it to put certain guys in spots to see how it would work out. Some was good, some wasn’t."
— Michael Smith (@MSmithCanes) September 28, 2019

Cale Makar made a great impression in the Stanley Cup Playoffs but he could be one of the league’s best rookies this year. [USA Today]
The Jets and Patrik Laine agree to a two-year deal and the Jets believe he can get back to “elite” status. [Sporting News]
The projected #1 pick in the 2020 NHL Draft scored the overtime winner in front of Sidney Crosby on his jersey retirement night in the QMJHL:

#QMJHL: LW Alexis Lafreniere (Ranked No. 1) scored the OT winner after assisting on the tying goal in the 3rd as Rimouski edged Sherbrooke 4-3. Lafreniere also had 7 shots and assisted on an earlier goal for his second multi-point effort in three games. pic.twitter.com/gSA8sheDmi
— Steve Kournianos (@TheDraftAnalyst) September 28, 2019

The Montreal Canadiens confirm they only made one offer sheet. [TSN]
John Tavares could be the next leader of the Maple Leafs. [TSN]
Elias Pettersson could be ready to take another step for the Canucks. [Sportsnet]