Weekly Cupcakes: TJ Hughes set to start season with the Avs

T.J. Hughes to start season with Avalanche amid injuries up front. [ The Denver Gazette ]

Blankenburg joined the Maple Leafs on a professional tryout, then earned himself a one-year contract, after a career-best season where he posted eight goals and 16 assists with the Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche. [ Sportsnet ]

Jets believe they have the pieces to compete, even without star goalie Hellebuyck . [ TSN ]