Fantucchio’s Focus: Islanders Starting Year Without Parise; Hughes Gets ‘C’ In Vancouver

Good morning, my name is Andrew Fantucchio. It’s Tuesday, September 12, and here’s what I’m focused on around the NHL today.

Parise Not With Islanders To Start Camp:

New York Islanders president of hockey operations and general manager Lou Lamoriello announced on Monday that veteran forward Zach Parise will not be returning to the team as training camp begins this week.

Zach Parise Not Returning To Islanders To Begin Season

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Hughes New Canucks Captain:

Ever since they traded Bo Horvat to the Islanders, the Vancouver Canucks had been without a captain. That changed when the team officially bestowed the title on defenseman Quinn Hughes.

INTRODUCING CAPTAIN QUINN!

Quinn Hughes has been named the 15th Captain in Canucks History!

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— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) September 11, 2023

UFA Tatar Changes Agency:

Tomas Tatar remains an unrestricted free agent as NHL training camps are about to begin, which is likely why the veteran forward has made the decision to switch agencies.

New Jersey Devils Free Agent Tomas Tatar Switches Agent, Contemplating Offer

More From National Hockey Now:

Carolina: A former Islander has joined the Hurricanes on a professional tryout deal.

Philadelphia: The saga with Flyers top draft pick Matvei Michkov continues over in Russia.

Pittsburgh: A plethora of players on PTOs will make Penguins camp ultra-competitive this year.

Buffalo: Inexperience in goal is a concern for the Sabres early on.

Boston: Former Bruin and Islander Zdeno Chara is preparing to run the New York City Marathon.

Detroit: The Red Wings are the true definition of a hometown team.

Montreal: A former Canadiens coach disrespected the team’s captain Nick Suzuki.

Nashville: What forwards will make the cut with Barry Trotz’s Predators?

Los Angeles: Pierre-Luc Dubois could struggle to find role on power play with Kings.

San Jose: The shape of the Sharks’s rebuild is beginning to look very familiar.

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