National Hockey League News

Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly pondering team's inconsistencies during self-isolation period April 02, 2020 - 3:57 PM

During the quiet moments of self-isolation, Morgan Rielly has reflected on Toronto's rollercoaster campaign that screeched to a halt when the NHL suspended its season March 12 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vancouver's J.T. Miller hoping for chance to finish what resurgent Canucks started April 01, 2020 - 3:21 PM

J.T. Miller hasn't thought twice about having the best statistical season of his career stopped in its tracks. The frustration of seeing the Vancouver Canucks' resurgent campaign put on ice is another matter.
Senators confirm 4 new cases of COVID-19 within organization, raising total to 6 April 01, 2020 - 12:04 PM

The team announced Wednesday that the people in question travelled with the team to California before the NHL suspended its season March 12 because of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Leafs' Dubas praises NBA's 'momentous move' to suspend season due to pandemic March 31, 2020 - 1:56 PM

Kyle Dubas was watching television the evening of March 11 when news started to trickle out of Oklahoma City. An NBA player had tested positive for COVID-19. Shortly thereafter, the league suspended its season. The NHL, and most of the rest of the sports world, would soon follow suit.
As timeline for return grows murkier, NHL extends self-quarantine period March 31, 2020 - 1:46 PM

The NHL has extended its guideline for players and staff to self-quarantine until April 15 and it is possible the coronavirus pandemic could push that back even further.
Jay Bouwmeester in good health after cardiac episode, says teammate Pietrangelo March 31, 2020 - 11:13 AM

St. Louis Blues captain Alex Pietrangelo says teammate Jay Bouwmeester is in good health some seven weeks after having a cardioverter defibrillator implanted in his chest.
Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby favourites again in NHLPA annual poll March 31, 2020 - 9:26 AM

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is still regarded as the NHL's top forward, while peers consider Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby the game's most complete player.
The best of NHLers self-isolating: Metropolitan Division March 31, 2020 - 7:27 AM

From staying in shape to binge watching TV, these NHLers let us know how they are passing the hours in their houses.
Oilers, Flames announce temporary layoffs due to coronavirus pandemic March 30, 2020 - 4:08 PM

The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames have announced temporary staff reductions because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Former Canucks goalie Eddie Lack retires after stepping away with injury March 30, 2020 - 3:49 PM

Former Vancouver Canucks goaltender Eddie Lack is retiring from the NHL. Lack, who had been sidelined this season with a hip injury, made the announcement Monday on his Twitter account in a four-part farewell video.
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