Here is your hockey news for... Thursday? Yes! I got the day correct. I could work for the Canucks communications team. See more at the end of today's newsreel, but first:
ICYMI
It's try-out contract season and the Leafs signed their first one.
The new PWHL Toronto <edit name> (this one is legit) appointed their first ever head coach.

Other News
There was a big 8x8 contract extension a ways down the 401 yesterday.

Because we know you all love debating jersey designs, how about this one?
Introducing the Sudbury Wolves new alternate jersey, debuting in the 2023-24 season. #WeAreWolves pic.twitter.com/eVpiEZxsPp
— Sudbury Wolves (@Sudbury_Wolves) September 6, 2023
Where's Bruce Boudreau these days? He's got a new job in the OHL a ways down the QEW.
We are excited to announce the hiring of Jack Adams Award winner, Bruce Boudreau as Senior Advisor!
— Niagara IceDogs (@OHLIceDogs) September 6, 2023
Welcome to Niagara Bruce🐶
Read more 🗞️: https://t.co/437QdASC7X #NiagaraNow pic.twitter.com/ml9cwT5N4P
There's lots of "Senior Advisor" positions being handed out right now. Every team is going full Cliff Fletcher.
The Penguins have named Doug Wilson as Senior Advisor of Hockey Operations.
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) September 6, 2023
In his role, Wilson will provide counsel, opinions, and expertise to hockey operations leadership on all matters including personnel decisions. pic.twitter.com/KhxANTDWIn
Finally, the Canucks hired a new VP of communications yesterday, which they clearly desperately need as they hilariously sent out the press release with the placeholder for the name of the hire of "Edit Name".
The irony of forgetting to edit in the name of your new vice president of communications while communicating via email.
— Daniel Wagner (@passittobulis) September 7, 2023
I, for one, am excited to see what Edit Name brings to the table. pic.twitter.com/JgV3fby3cg
Finally, TIFF begins today, which means the annual closure of King Street from University to Spadina so people can take blurry selfies with a celebrity somewhere in the distant background. Beware of the traffic and TTC diversions.