Laich (hip) will play in Tuesday's season opener against the Blackhawks, NHL.com's Dan Rosen reports.

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NHL Morning Links - October 1

In case you missed it, Monday’s ESPN Insider content had a look on how Loui Eriksson and Tyler Seguin may both be in for big seasons with their new teams.

Laich (hip) expects to play in Tuesday's regular season opener against the Blackhawks, the Washington Post reports.

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NHL Morning Links - Aug. 19

One of the lingering issues at this time of the year is teams that have unsigned restricted free agents. One club that's "blessed" with multiple unsigned RFAs is the Toronto Maple Leafs, and here's an update on where things stand with Nazem Kadri and Cody Franson.

Laich's new(-ish) role with Caps

The Washington Capitals appear settled on their new second-line center, now that Mike Ribeiro has joined the Phoenix Coyotes. According to the Washington Post, Capitals GM George McPhee has Brooks Laich pegged to (re-)assume the position.

Quality fits for Oates' system

The Washington Post's Katie Carrera believes that veteran Brooks Laich should be a good fit for Washington Capitals coach Adam Oates' system next season after a groin injury cost him most of the 2012-13 campaign.

Capitals re-sign goalie Neuvirth to $5M deal

Making sure both of their homegrown goalies stick around, the Washington Capitals signed Michal Neuvirth to a $5 million, two-year contract extension Saturday.