The Colorado Avalanche have signed Rene Bourque and Gabriel Bourque to one-year contracts, the club announced Monday.
Both players - who aren't related - joined the Avalanche on PTOs in the offseason, and played their way into roster spots.
While the team didn't disclose terms, Terry Frei of the Denver Post reports Rene received a one-way contract worth $650,000, while Gabriel's deal is a two-way contract worth $800,000.
Twice a 27-goal scorer, Rene spent last season with the Columbus Blue Jackets, where he recorded eight points in 49 games.
Gabriel, meanwhile, played 22 games for the Nashville Predators in 2015-16, notching four points.
A new NHL season means the pressure is on, not just for players, but coaches as well.
While each team enters the season tied, the fact is a number of head coaches will need their clubs to get off to great starts if they want to keep their jobs.
Here are three coaches who could be on the hot seat if their teams don't perform from the get go:
Michel Therrien
If Therrien's job wasn't in question last season, it certainly will be this year.
While it hasn't been confirmed, there are strong rumors that P.K. Subban's trade to the Nashville Predators was the result of disapproval from his head coach.
Consequently, it'ill be up to Therrien to get his club back to the top of the division - or at worst back into the playoffs - if he wants to keep his job.
Of course, general manager Marc Bergevin gave the bench boss a vote of confidence last season, so he could refrain from making such a move, but history has shown the Canadiens faithful won't accept a poor product on the ice.
After a successful 2014-15 regular season that saw the Canucks finish with 101 points, Desjardin's downward spiral appears to have started that same postseason.
The Canucks were ousted by the Calgary Flames in six games, and last season went off the rails completely.
The team finished with the NHL's third-worst record, averaging the second-fewest goals for, 23rd-ranked goals-against, and fourth-worst power play.
Under Desjardins, the team has struggled and with the Canucks holding onto the hope they can still compete for a playoff spot, it might not take long for management to make a change.
Claude Julien
Julien's name has been on the chopping block the last couple seasons, and he will enter this season with the knife already sharpened.
Ever since the Bruins claimed Lord Stanley's mug in 2011, the club has been in decline. Sure, they reached the Stanley Cup Final in 2013, but an early exit in 2014 and two straight playoff absences have the club aching for change.
Now, unlike others on this list, it appears Julien is less to blame, and his potential firing is looked at as a way to give the club the biggest jolt - similar to what we saw with Bruce Boudreau this offseason.
Of course, Julien and the Bruins will be given time at the start of the year to prove two down seasons and the loss of Loui Eriksson aren't harbingers of the season to come. But, get off on the wrong foot, and don't be surprised to find a coaching vacancy in Beantown.
Mitch Marner appears to have graduated from the OHL.
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Lou Lamoriello said Monday that he's been "extremely impressed" with the 19-year-old through six preseason appearances.
"He's not on a (nine-game) tryout. At this point he's made the team," Lamoriello said, according to TSN's Mark Masters.
Marner, drafted fourth overall by the Maple Leafs in 2015, has recorded four assists in exhibition play, and has improved his 200-foot game to complement his high-end skill.
The veteran defenseman wasn't ensured a spot in the Bruins' top six, and has opted to head home to Germany, reports TSN's Bob McKenzie.
Ehrhoff, 34, endured a trying season in 2015-16, spending five games in the AHL, and only recording 12 points in time split between the Los Angeles Kings and Chicago Blackhawks.
Crosby missed Saturday's preseason finale because he wasn't feeling well, and missed practice Monday to undergo concussion testing.
His status for the start of the season is unknown at this point.
Crosby, of course, has dealt with concussions in the past, and was forced to miss significant time in 2011 and 2012 while dealing with the lingering effects.
The news couldn't come at a worse time for Crosby and the Penguins, as the world's best player
The Philadelphia Flyers are making good use of their 2015 first-round picks.
General manager Ron Hextall confirmed Monday that defenseman Ivan Provorov - selected with the seventh pick - and forward Travis Konecny, - selected 24th overall - will both be on the opening night roster, with the intention of keeping them for the full season.
After putting forth strong preseasons, Hextall said both players have earned their positions on the big club.
"They're here. They made our team. This isn't a tryout," Hextall told Sam Carchidi of Philly.com. "If I felt like either player wasn't ready to be here the whole year, they wouldn't be here right now."
Konecny, after scoring 101 points in the OHL last year, netted six preseason points and is expected to skate on the second line alongside Sean Couturier and Jakub Voracek.
Provorov, meanwhile, will be paired with veteran Mark Striet, and should see increased minutes with Michael Del Zotto injured.
Pavelec requires waivers, meaning if he goes unclaimed over the next 24 hours, he'll report to the AHL's Manitoba Moose.
With the decision to send Pavelec down, the Jets will run with a younger, cheaper tandem of Connor Hellebuyck and Michael Hutchinson, with the starter yet to be determined.
The three shared time fairly equally in the Winnipeg goal last season:
theScore is previewing each team leading up to the 2016-17 season.
The Montreal Canadiens will have a brand new look this season, after making a series of offseason moves to change the makeup of their team.
Montreal hopes the newly tuned roster can return to the team to the playoffs, after an injury to Carey Price derailed last season's aspirations.
Here's a look at Michel Therrien's options for 2016-17:
Forwards
LW
C
RW
Max Pacioretty
Alex Galchenyuk
Brendan Gallagher
Alexander Radulov
Tomas Plekanec
Andrew Shaw
Daniel Carr
David Desharnais
Paul Byron
Sven Andrighetto
Phillip Danault
Artturi Lehkonen
Torrey Mitchell
Michael McCarron
Montreal acquired Andrew Shaw from Chicago at the draft for two second-round picks, and brought Alexander Radulov back to the NHL on a one-year contract.
Artturi Lehkonen made a strong impression in camp, and will stay with the club to start the season.
Defense
LD
RD
Nathan Beaulieu
Shea Weber
Andrei Markov
Jeff Petry
Alexei Emelin
Mikhail Sergachev
Greg Pateryn
Shea Weber is the big name on the list, replacing P.K. Subban in the top spot on Montreal's blue line.
Like Lehkonen, 2016 ninth overall pick Mikhail Sergachev impressed the Canadiens and will be on the roster to begin the season, at the very least.
Goalies
G
Carey Price
Al Montoya
A healthy Price should earn 60-65 starts this season, while Montoya was brought in as a veteran relief option.
After signing a one-year, $1.25-million contract with the club in July, the Islanders surprisingly waived the 33-year-old winger Monday, the team confirmed.
In two seasons with the Islanders from 2010-12, Parenteau notched 53 and 67 points, respectively, and was brought back in hopes of helping to fill the void left by Kyle Okposo, who signed in Buffalo in the offseason.
Parenteau's dismissal likely opens the door for one of the Islanders' promising prospects, notably Matthew Barzal, Anthony Beauvillier, or Josh Ho-Sang.
Last season with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Parenteau led the club with 20 goals and chipped in 21 assists.
Still a productive offensive threat, it's hard to believe Parenteau won't be claimed by another team in need of forward depth.
