Sheng’s Daily: Alexei Melnichuk Goes Back to KHL

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Alexei Melnichuk is heading back to the KHL, but don’t worry, it’s just a loan:

Can confirm, per source, this is just a loan, Melnichuk will be back for #SJSharks camp https://t.co/elgMhSVc8h

— Sheng Peng (@Sheng_Peng) September 30, 2020

Around the NHL…

Should the Panthers bring back Erik Haula? (Florida Hockey Now)

Are the Bruins still trying to make a trade for Josh Anderson? (Boston Hockey Now)

Does a Marc-Andre Fleury buyout make sense? (Vegas Hockey Now)

On Henrik Lundqvist’s potential fit with the Avs. (Colorado Hockey Now)

The Lightning celebrated the Stanley Cup with Tampa Bay residents. (NHL)

But maybe they celebrated a little carelessly?

Not only players get to drink from the Cup pic.twitter.com/NYcOk5wLoV

— Diana C. Nearhos (@dianacnearhos) September 30, 2020

Elliotte Friedman says Toronto checked in with recently-retired San Jose Sharks fan favorite Joel Ward for the assistant coach position that eventually went to Manny Malhotra. (Sportsnet)

Chicago is still trying to re-sign Corey Crawford. (Chicago Sun-Times)

Craig Custance says RFA Andreas Athanasiou is not likely to be qualified, making him a UFA. (The Athletic)

UFA Bobby Ryan would love to play in his hometown, but do the Flyers want him? (NBC Sports Philadelphia)