NBC-CBC primed for season openers

   The official 2013 NHL schedule will be released sometime Saturday morning. One week from the actual puck drop; anticipation is mounting already. There is some talk that NBC could have as many as three games next Saturday, some are even saying a double header is not out of the question.
   We all know the main focus will be the Penguins vs Flyers (only playing four times not five). Appears as if they'll have the Stanley Cup Banner Raising, as the Kings host the Blackhawks. The third game could be the Rangers versus the Bruins; but this is yet to be confirmed.
   Completely unconfirmed, but I have a hunch CBC will have a triple header for HNIC. Allot of talk saying the Senators vs Jets will start @1:30 (2:30 est) that followed by the Leafs-Habs, then likely Ducks vs Canucks.
    The only team confirmed thus far not to be playing on Jan.19th (thus far) is the Buffalo Sabres who open Sunday the 20th on NBC versus the Flyers.
    Here are the confirmed games for opening night.....

• Pittsburgh Penguins at Philadelphia Flyers
• Anaheim Ducks at Vancouver Canucks 
• Toronto Maple Leafs at Montreal Canadiens
• Detroit Red Wings at St. Louis Blues
• New York Rangers at Boston Bruins
• Colorado Avalanche at Minnesota Wild
• Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
• Ottawa Senators at Winnipeg Jets
• Columbus Blue Jackets at Nashville Predators
• Chicago Blackhawks at Los Angeles Kings
• New Jersey Devils at New York Islanders

See the link below; the Detroit Red Wings season schedule. They play the Blues four times in 13 games.

http://www.detroithockey.net/history/schedule/2013.php