NHL: Virus protocols not ‘relaxed’ for vaccinated players
Wed., April 21, 2021
The NHL says it has not told players virus protocols would be relaxed when a team reaches a certain threshold of vaccination.
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Dent in the pipeline: NHL draft-eligible players take a hit
Wed., April 21, 2021
Several North Amercian hockey leagues were unable to hold full seasons or play at all because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Sharks’ Patrick Marleau ties Gordie Howe’s NHL mark for games played
Sat., April 17, 2021
San Jose forward Patrick Marleau tied Gordie Howe’s NHL record for career games played by appearing in his 1,767th as the Sharks faced the Minnesota Wild.
Sabres’ Jack Eichel ruled out for rest of season with neck injury
UPDATED: Wed., April 14, 2021
Buffalo Sabres captain Jack Eichel will miss the rest of the season with a herniated disc in his neck.
Alexander Radulov done, Ben Bishop won’t play at all for Stars this season
UPDATED: Wed., April 14, 2021
High-scoring forward Alexander Radulov won't return this season for the Dallas Stars.
Deal the Kraken? Ron Francis can’t make official trades – yet
UPDATED: Wed., April 14, 2021
The Seattle Kraken couldn't finalize any moves at the trade deadline because they're not the NHL's 32nd team until the final expansion payment is made.
Players traded to new division face ‘refreshing’ opponents
Tue., April 13, 2021
All divisional play during this shortened NHL season gives an added perk to most of the players traded at the deadline: They get to face different teams.
Lightning and Maple Leafs among NHL trade deadline winners
Tue., April 13, 2021
The defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning went into the NHL trade deadline without much money to make a move.
Virus-battered Canucks aim to complete condensed season
Fri., April 9, 2021
The Vancouver Canucks are recovering from the NHL’s worst COVID-19 outbreak but believe they can complete the pandemic-condensed season.
Zach Werenski’s season-ending injury latest blow to Blue Jackets
UPDATED: Fri., April 9, 2021
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski is scheduled to undergo sports hernia surgery next week and will miss the rest of the season.
Sharks GM hopes ‘reset’ this season leads to quick success
Fri., March 12, 2021
San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson characterized his team as being in the middle of a “reset” where taking a step back may be necessary before the franchise can get back into contention.
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin fined $5K for spearing Bruins’ Trent Frederic
UPDATED: Thu., March 4, 2021
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has been fined $5,000 for spearing Bruins rookie Trent Frederic late in the Washington-Boston game on Wednesday night.
Lindy Ruff may be mixing up lines with Devils struggling to score
Wed., March 3, 2021
Coach Lindy Ruff seemingly is shaking up his lines with the New Jersey Devils slumping and struggling to score.
Around the NHL: No fun league? Restrictions help players appreciate hockey more
Wed., March 3, 2021
NHL players are limited to the rink and hotel on the road and are encouraged not to go out in public much this season while at home.
Kraken trying to help revive hockey at Alaska Anchorage
UPDATED: Fri., Feb. 26, 2021
The Seattle Kraken are trying to help revive a college hockey program more than 1,000 miles from their home rink.
After surprisingly quick start to season, Devils faltering
Wed., Feb. 24, 2021
After a surprisingly fast start to the season under new coach Lindy Ruff, the New Jersey Devils have run into problems lately, including a two-week shutdown because of COVID-19.
Canadiens fire coach Claude Julien amid losing stretch
UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 24, 2021
The struggling Montreal Canadiens have fired head coach Claude Julien and associate coach Kirk Muller.
Around the NHL: Tahoe outdoor games could lead to more picturesque sites
Wed., Feb. 17, 2021
Outdoor games have become the the marquee event of the NHL season ever since the league staged the first Winter Classic in Buffalo in 2008.
Ty Smith’s development with Spokane Chiefs has led to early NHL success
UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 16, 2021
The Spokane Chiefs like to emphasize the importance of development, opportunity and advancement.
Stars scrap 2nd game in row with Predators in frigid Dallas
Tue., Feb. 16, 2021
The Dallas Stars have postponed a second consecutive game against the Nashville Predators after further consultation with city officials over widespread power outages attributed to extreme winter weather.
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