NHL Headlines October 7, 2020: Recapping first round, and deadline for RFA’s

Anthony Scultore |

Oct 7, 2020

NYR won the Alexis Lafreniere raffle (Getty Images)

Today’s NHL Headlines focuses on the first round of the 2020 Entry Draft. It was a virtual event filled with historic and heartwarming moments. Round Two will commence today at 11:30 AM EST. It’s also noteworthy that the deadline to qualify RFAs is at 5 PM EST, otherwise they become UFAs.

NHL Headlines

NHL: 2020 NHL Draft first-round results, analysis

NHL: NHL season start targeted for Jan. 1, 2021

Sportsnet: Oilers’ Holland: Athanasiou, Benning will not get qualifying offers

TSN: Byfield becomes highest-drafted Black player in NHL history

DGH: Henrik Lundqvist to sign with Washington Capitals

NY Post: Rangers snag defenseman Braden Schneider after NHL Draft trade

Forever Blueshirts: Rangers head over heels for Lafreniere

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NHL Tweets

Tonight, #NHLBruins GM Sweeney via Zoom conference with media says there has been no movement on contract discussions with Torey Krug’s Representative since yesterday.
— Shawn Hutcheon (@ShawnHutcheon) October 7, 2020

Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan on Henrik Lundqvist: "We're looking for a backup veteran goaltender. He's a really solid candidate for us."
— Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) October 7, 2020

Welcome to the Big Apple, Alexis Lafreniere. ?

The @NYRangers just added a BIG piece to their QUEST for the #StanleyCup. #NYR pic.twitter.com/AH0aDdisnW
— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) October 6, 2020