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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

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman walks next to Lake Union after taking part in an interview Wednesday, July 21, 2021, during the Seattle Kraken's expansion draft event in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
NHL schedule will include break but no guarantee of Olympics

By Tim Booth Jul. 21, 2021 08:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 7, 2020, file photo, National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks to members of the media in Sunrise, Fla. Bettman says time is running out to reach a deal to send players to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. The league, players, International Olympic Committee and International Ice Hockey Federation continue negotiations. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Bettman casts doubt on NHL players going to Beijing Olympcs

By Stephen Whyno And John Wawrow Jun. 28, 2021 06:19 PM EDT

Predators' Rinne wins Clancy Trophy for leading on, off ice

Jun. 14, 2021 09:42 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne has won the King Clancy Memorial Trophy that annually honors an NHL player for leading on the ice...

Cardboard cutouts of fans are displayed in the seats before an NHL hockey game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Toronto Maple Leafs in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, April 18, 2021. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
NHL could adjust playoffs for travel restrictions in Canada

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 27, 2021 05:53 PM EDT

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Hirokazu Sawamura delivers during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park, Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
The Latest: Rams' coach, GM do final prep for draft at home

By The Associated Press Apr. 27, 2021 01:15 PM EDT

San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau (12) motions to the crowd during a break to mark his passing Gordie Howe for most NHL games played in the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 19, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Sharks' Marleau breaks Howe's NHL games played record

By W.g. Ramirez Apr. 19, 2021 10:32 PM EDT

Fans sit socially distanced during the second period of an NHL hockey game between the Detroit Red Wings and Tampa Bay Lightning, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
How arenas work to keep fans safe attending indoor sports

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 16, 2021 04:19 PM EDT

The Carolina Hurricanes salute the fans, who returned to PNC Arena for the first time this season, after a win over the Detroit Red Wings in an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, March 4, 2021. AP Photo/Chris Seward)
US-Canada border decision looms in playoffs for NHL

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 11, 2021 05:49 PM EST

Buffalo Sabres forward Curtis Lazar (27) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Devils, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
NHL revises virus protocols; Colorado is 5th team shut down

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 04, 2021 11:34 AM EST

Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel (9) controls the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
The Latest: NHL postpones Avalanche games due to COVID-19

By The Associated Press Feb. 04, 2021 11:25 AM EST

A man wearing a protective mask to help curb the spread of the coronavirus walks near a banner of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Column: Athletes can get in line for vaccines like everyone

By Tim Dahlberg Jan. 28, 2021 02:28 AM EST

Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel, left, puts a shot under the glove hand of Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov (30) for a goal during a shootout in an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Canes' season paused, while Caps play on without 4 regulars

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 21, 2021 04:24 PM EST

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender James Reimer (47) celebrates defeating the Nashville Predators 4-2 with defenseman Haydn Fleury (4) after an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. (Andrew Nelles/The Tennessean via AP)
Carolina-Nashville 1st NHL postponement since season started

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 19, 2021 01:24 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2020, file photo, Tampa Bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos (91) is presented the Stanley Cup from NHL commissioner Gary Bettman as they celebrate after defeating the Dallas Stars in the NHL Stanley Cup hockey finals in Edmonton, Alberta. The NHL is embarking on a 56-game regular season with all divisional play in a knock-down, drag-out battle for the Stanley Cup unlike any other in hockey history. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
NHL gambles on getting through pandemic outside a bubble

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 12, 2021 02:47 PM EST

Oregon guard Chris Duarte, center, goes to the basket as Utah's Mikael Jantunen (20) and Branden Carlson (35) defend in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
The Latest: Vegas tests positive ahead of PGA Tour event

By The Associated Press Jan. 12, 2021 04:31 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2020, file photo, Tampa Bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos (91) is presented the Stanley Cup from NHL commissioner Gary Bettman as they celebrate after defeating the Dallas Stars in the NHL Stanley Cup hockey finals in Edmonton, Alberta. The NHL is embarking on a 56-game regular season with all divisional play in a knock-down, drag-out battle for the Stanley Cup unlike any other in hockey history. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
NHL to host 2 outdoor games in Lake Tahoe this season

By John Marshall Jan. 11, 2021 05:55 PM EST

In this image provided by the Washington Capitals, Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson wears a helmet bearing a Capital One logo during NHL hockey practice, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, in Arlington, Va. (Zach Guerette/Washington Capitals via AP)
NHL teams begin to unveil advertisements on helmets

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 22, 2020 07:27 PM EST

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, goals used by the NHL hockey club Nashville Predators are stored in a hallway in Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. The National Hockey League and players reached a tentative deal Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, to hold a 56-game season in 2021, pending the approval of each side's executive board and Canadian health officials. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
NHL, players finalize agreement for 56-game season in 2021

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 20, 2020 04:35 PM EST

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, goals used by the NHL hockey club Nashville Predators are stored in a hallway in Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. The National Hockey League and players reached a tentative deal Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, to hold a 56-game season in 2021, pending the approval of each side's executive board and Canadian health officials. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
AP source: NHL eyes division play only; Sharks to Arizona

By John Wawrow Dec. 19, 2020 01:40 PM EST