“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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Krug, Perron lead Blues to 4-2 win over Kings
"Those guys worked hard to recover pucks that whole shift, and I think we bobbled it a few times but they recovered it, made the right plays and Schwartz did the dirty work down in front of the net," Krug said. "All the credit for the goal goes to those guys." … [Read more...] about Krug, Perron lead Blues to 4-2 win over Kings
NHL offseason moves influenced by coronavirus’ impact on cap
Though NHL stars switch teams every offseason, the moves this year were, in part, precipitated by the affects of COVID-19, which has frozen the salary cap at $81.5 million for at least this season and likely the next. That placed teams anticipating the cap to increase in a bind. … [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