Players are tested daily and all arenas except for three — Florida Panthers, Arizona Coyotes and the Stars — will not have fans as the season gets going. The league realigned its teams to include an all-Canadian division to avoid border-crossing hassle; questions remain about where the Sharks will play home games because of a ban on team sports in Santa Clara County. … [Read more...] about League soldiers on despite looming financial losses
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NHL offseason moves influenced by coronavirus’ impact on cap
It’s a reason why several established players were left to wait until training camps opened before being signed to professional tryout contracts, which don't count against the cap. They included defenseman Travis Hamonic (Vancouver), defenseman Michael Del Zotto (Columbus) and former Florida forward Mike Hoffman, who went on to sign a one-year, $4 million contract with St. Louis. … [Read more...] about NHL offseason moves influenced by coronavirus’ impact on cap
Bruins win 3-2 in SO, spoil Ruff’s debut as Devils coach
"We were determined to get back in the game," said Ruff, who spent the past three years as a New York Rangers assistant after 19 seasons as an NHL head coach. "If you look at the overtime, we had the better chances to win it in overtime. And I think if we compete that hard and skate as well as we did in the second and third, we’re going to be OK." … [Read more...] about Bruins win 3-2 in SO, spoil Ruff’s debut as Devils coach
Bruins Win In SO, Spoil Ruff’s Debut As Devils Coach
“I was glad to see him get a win,” Cassidy said. “We don’t score a lot for him in the shootout, so good for (Marchand) to come through. But I thought he looked in midseason form so to speak, did not look like he was fighting it or not tracking it.” … [Read more...] about Bruins Win In SO, Spoil Ruff’s Debut As Devils Coach
Lots Of Love For Kevan Miller After Defenseman Makes Return To Bruins Lineup
“That’s the style you know, the style he plays. He thrives on that type of game,” Rask said of the heavy-hitter. “People try to hit him and he hits them back and makes them sit down. That’s great for him. Just makes him more involved in the game. I think he looked really comfortable out there. … [Read more...] about Lots Of Love For Kevan Miller After Defenseman Makes Return To Bruins Lineup