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San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau (12) attempts a shot on Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner (90) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 19, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
NHL: Virus protocols not 'relaxed' for vaccinated players

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 21, 2021 05:45 PM EDT

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo controls the puck during a scrimmage during NHL hockey training camp in Las Vegas, Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
NHL offseason moves influenced by coronavirus' impact on cap

By John Wawrow Jan. 12, 2021 02:34 AM EST

FILE - In this March 11, 2020, file photo, San Jose Sharks' Joe Thornton (19) moves the puck as Chicago Blackhawks' Brandon Saad (20) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago. The Toronto Maple Leafs signed 41-year-old forward Thornton to a one-year, $700,000 contract Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)
Joe Thornton points to talk with Joe Montana in Toronto move

Oct. 18, 2020 11:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 11, 2020, file photo, San Jose Sharks' Evander Kane (9) celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago. The Sharks had started planning for next season long before the news became official that they would be one of the seven teams left home if the NHL resumes its season. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)
Sharks have plenty of time to stew over down season

By Josh Dubow May. 28, 2020 06:24 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2020, file photo, Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne waits for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago. The NHL's pause has the clock ticking on the career of a former Vezina Trophy winner and four-time finalist with Rinne turning 38 in November. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Rinne, other NHL veterans hope for final shot at Stanley Cup

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 27, 2020 03:42 PM EDT