May 29, 2020 NHL to begin training camps no earlier than July 10: report The NHL recently announced its plan for a 24-team playoff format but teams may have to wait until at least mid-July before they can even begin training camps.Â
May 28, 2020 NHL's Bettman touts 'comprehensive plan' for 24-team Stanley Cup playoffs after coronavirus shutdown National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman told "Special Report" Thursday that his league has crafted a "comprehensive plan" for players to resume personal training and gear up for a special 24-team tournament Stanley Cup playoff tournament that will be held in two "hub" cities to be determined.
May 28, 2020 Gary Bettman on NHL's 'return to play' strategy amid COVID-19 crisis NHL commissioner Gary Bettman joins Bret Baier on 'Special Report.'
May 28, 2020 Sabres' Jack Eichel is 'fed up' with losing after Buffalo misses Stanley Cup Playoffs Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel had to once again talk about the season coming to an end without making the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the captain is tired of coming up empty.
May 28, 2020 Athletes wary about virus, testing upon return Chris Thompson is an NFL running back. He also is the father of a 4-month-old daughter, Kali. Guess which of those facts matters more to him when he ponders eventually returning to work amid a pandemic.
May 28, 2020 Carolina Hurricanes weren't exactly happy with NHL's proposed playoff format, coach says Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour said Wednesday the NHL’s 24-team playoff format to determine a champion does not bode well for the team.
May 28, 2020 NHL announces return with 24-team playoff in two hub cities The NHL will abandon the 2019-2020 regular season and resume with a 24-team playoff; former NHL goalie Kevin Weekes explains the format.
May 28, 2020 NHL monitoring situation before choosing where to play games Concerns about Canadian coronavirus restrictions could push hockey south of the 49th parallel into the U.S. this summer.
May 28, 2020 Steve Yzerman says Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill keeping job Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman is keeping coach Jeff Blashill despite another lackluster season.
May 26, 2020 NHL fans, teams, players react to league returning amid coronavirus pandemic When the news officially broke that the NHL would return, there were a ton of reactions from fans, teams, players, and media members across the country.