Crosby set for return; Ehrhoff signs in Germany (Puck Headlines)

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• Let the mending begin!

• Barring any kind of setback, Sidney Crosby will return to the Pittsburgh Penguins’ lineup tonight against the Florida Panthers. [Tribune-Review]

• The Los Angeles Kings will bring Anders Lindback in on a PTO. He’ll begin in the AHL this weekend. [LA Daily News]

• Add David Backes to the list of injured Boston Bruins. He’ll miss tonight’s game against the Minnesota Wild. [WEEI]

• Christian Ehrhoff is heading home after signing with Kolner Haie of the German league. [IIHF]

• The low risk pick up of Radim Vrbata could be big dividends for the Arizona Coyotes. [Today’s Slapshot]

• Columbus Blue Jackets rookie Zach Werenski grew up a big, big Detroit Red Wings fan. [Columbus Dispatch]

• Ben Bishop’s future with the Tampa Bay Lightning is murky, but he’s at peace with things. [ESPN.com]

• Three young Lightning fans talk about their experience being on the ice during opening night. [Raw Charge]

• Despite having Auston Matthews in their lineup, Swiss side ZSC Lions announced a big financial loss for the 2015-16 season. [Swiss Hockey News]

• Chatting with Hockey Hall of Famer Darryl Sittler about the Toronto Maple Leafs and his new book. [Eh Game]

• Looking at some early surprises and disappointments this season. [Dobber Hockey]

• Fun look at some old school hockey board games. [Greatest Hockey Legends]

• “In the heated debate over teams with indigenous names and logos, one Mississauga team is keen on keeping theirs — and it has an indigenous community’s blessing.” [The Star]

• Finally, here’s P.K. Subban enjoying himself as the Tennessee Titans’ 12th man from Sunday: