“It would be cheaper for us to shut the doors and not play,” Bettman said Monday. “We’re coming back to play this season because we think it’s important for the game, because our fans and our players want us to, and it may give people, particularly those who are back in isolation or where there are curfews, a sense of normalcy and something to do.” … [Read more...] about League soldiers on despite looming financial losses
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NHL offseason moves influenced by coronavirus’ impact on cap
But it was among the first of many trades and free-agent signings involving some of the league's more notable players changing teams during a most unique of offseasons. The draft was held in October, training camps opened in late December and the league is preparing to embark on a 56-game shortened season with four realigned divisions — all a result of the coronavirus pandemic. … [Read more...] about NHL offseason moves influenced by coronavirus’ impact on cap
NHL 2021 season preview: New divisions and old rivals
EAST DIVISION Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) reacts with teammates Brad Marchand (63) Torey Krug (47) and Brandon Carlo (25) after scoring the game-winning goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second overtime period of an NHL Eastern Conference Stanley Cup playoff game in Toronto on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. (AP) … [Read more...] about NHL 2021 season preview: New divisions and old rivals
Boeser scores twice, Canucks beat Oilers 5-3
Vancouver opened the scoring with less than five minutes to play in the first period. Tanner Pearson, racing with the puck up the right wing, managed, just before getting hit by Zack Kassian at Edmonton’s blue line, to spin and put the puck on the tape of Horvat in the slot. Horvat skated in alone and shot the puck low stick side past Koskinen. … [Read more...] about Boeser scores twice, Canucks beat Oilers 5-3
Markstrom records shutout, Flames top Canucks 3-0
"It's a great team win," Markstrom said. "It's weirder than I thought it would be. It's weird seeing the team you played for so long on the other side. I just tried to do my part and stay focused on the puck. The guys in front of me played a great game." … [Read more...] about Markstrom records shutout, Flames top Canucks 3-0
