Joel Quenneville
FILE - In this Jan. 21, 2020, file photo, Florida Panthers head coach and former Chicago Blackhawks coach, Joel Quenneville, responds to a question during his first visit back to Chicago as a head coach before an NHL hockey game between the Blackhawks and Panthers. The Blackhawks are holding a briefing Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, to discuss the findings of an investigation into allegations that an assistant coach sexually assaulted a player in 2010. The Blackhawks pledged to release the findings of the investigation, which general manager Stan Bowman, former coach Quenneville and others who were in the organization at the time agreed to cooperate with. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Blackhawks GM resigns, team fined after sexual assault probe

By Jay Cohen And Stephen Whyno Oct. 26, 2021 06:09 PM EDT

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) celebrates a goal against the Vancouver Canucks during first-period preseason NHL hockey game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
NHL Preview: What to know about the 2021-22 season

By Larry Lage, John Wawrow And Stepen Whyno Oct. 11, 2021 02:23 AM EDT

FILE - In this July 26, 2019, file photo, Chicago Blackhawks senior vice president and general manager Stan Bowman attends the NHL hockey team's convention in Chicago. Bowman has pledged to participate in and cooperate with an investigation into allegations that a former Chicago Blackhawks assistant coach sexually assaulted two players in 2010. (AP Photo/Amr Alfiky, File)
Blackhawks pledge to release findings of abuse investigation

By Stephen Whyno Aug. 02, 2021 06:38 PM EDT

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) falls with his stick and the stick of an opponent in the third period of an NHL hockey game between the Nashville Predators and the Dallas Stars Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
'Everybody's tired' as condensed NHL schedule takes its toll

By Stephen Whyno May. 04, 2021 03:22 PM EDT

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (5) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Florida Panthers during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Saturday, May 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Duclair, Barkov lead Panthers over Blackhawks 5-4

Matt Carlson May. 01, 2021 11:43 PM EDT

Vancouver Canucks left wing Tanner Pearson (70) is stopped by Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen (34) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Montreal. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)
Most NHL teams using 2 goalies to get through pandemic play

By Larry Lage Feb. 03, 2021 02:49 AM EST

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Michael Del Zotto, left, shoves Florida Panthers forward Anthony Duclair during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Hornqvist's shootout goal lifts Panthers over Blue Jackets

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 26, 2021 10:12 PM EST

FILE - Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky skates during NHL hockey practice in Coral Springs, Fla., in this July 17, 2020, file photo. The Florida Panthers got goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky back Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, the two-time Vezina Trophy winner joining the club on the ice for the first time since training camp started. He had been on the “unfit to play” list for the first nine days of camp. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Panthers get goalie Sergei Bobrovsky back on the ice

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 13, 2021 12:32 PM EST

Chicago Blackhawks head coach Jeremy Colliton sets up a drill during an NHL hockey training camp practice Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Colliton agrees to 2-year extension as Blackhawks coach

By Jay Cohen Jan. 12, 2021 02:08 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 13, 1990 file photo, Boston Bruins defenseman Ray Bourque (77) reaches over the back of Hartford Whaler Dean Evason (12) trying to get to the puck behind Boston's goal during first period action in the Boston. The NHL hasn't had best-of-five playoff series since 1986. That's changing for this year with the league expanding to 24 playoff teams as part of its restart. The qualifying round will feature 16 teams facing off in best-of-five series to determine who moves on. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia, File)
Throwback 5-game series force players to 'embrace the grind'

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 29, 2020 10:35 AM EDT

Winnipeg Jets' head coach Paul Maurice and Nikolaj Ehlers (27) joke during the first day of the Jets NHL summer training camp as the NHL reopens during COVID-19 in Winnipeg, Monday, July 13, 2020. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)
NHL's older coaches debate wearing masks, taking precautions

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 15, 2020 06:54 PM EDT

FLE - In this April 17, 2018, file photo, Winnipeg Jets' Dustin Byfuglien warms up before Game 4 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Wild in St. Paul, Minn. The Winnipeg Jets and Dustin Byfuglien have agreed to mutually terminate his contract after a lengthy dispute. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
Jets, Dustin Byfuglien agree to terminate his contract

By Stephen Whyno And John Wawrow Apr. 17, 2020 01:15 PM EDT