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FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2016, file photo, Europe coach Ralph Krueger speaks during a news conference at the World Cup of Hockey in Toronto. Krueger has officially been named the new coach of the Buffalo Sabres as the franchise seeks to return to the playoffs after an eight-year absence. The Sabres announced the hire on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. General manager Jason Botterill says in a statement that Krueger has adapted to &quot;a variety of high-pressure environments while leading some of the world's elite players. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Ralph Krueger returns to NHL as Sabres coach

By STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2016, file photo, Europe coach Ralph Krueger speaks during a news conference at the World Cup of Hockey in Toronto. A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that the Buffalo Sabres have hired Krueger to become their next head coach. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity Tuesday night, May 14, 2019, because the team has not announced the hiring. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

AP source: Sabres hire Ralph Krueger as coach

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

St. Louis Blues' Jaden Schwartz (17) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks in the first period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals Monday, May 13, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Defensive switch helps Blues even West final vs. Sharks

By JOE HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 7, 2019, file photo, St. Louis Blues celebrate after defeating the Dallas Stars in double overtime in Game 7 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series in St. Louis. The Blues won 29 of their final 43 games to go from last place in the NHL to the Western Conference final. They adopted Laura Branigan's song &quot;Gloria&quot; in January after hearing it at a private South Philadelphia bar. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

‘Play Gloria!’ Blues celebration song has Philly bar origins

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks' Logan Couture (39) celebrates after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues in the first period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, May 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)

Fresh teams pave way for new breakout stars in NHL playoffs

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' Jake DeBrusk (74) raises his fist after scoring against Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek during the first period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final series, Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Bruins thump Hurricanes 6-2, take 2-0 lead in East finals

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks' Logan Couture (39) celebrates after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues in the first period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, May 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)

Couture once again steps up for Sharks in postseason

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks' Marc-Edouard Vlasic (44), Timo Meier (28) and Brent Burns (88) celebrate a goal by Meier against the St. Louis Blues in the second period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, May 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)

Timo Meier scores 2 to lead Sharks past Blues 6-3 in Game 1

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones, back, makes a kick-save of a shot as defenseman Brent Burns, center, and Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog pursue the puck in the first period of Game 6 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Monday, May 6, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) ** FILE **

Goalies helped spark turnarounds for Blues, Sharks

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, May 3, 2019, file photo, St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (18) gets set during a faceoff against the Dallas Stars in the second period in Game 5 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series in St. Louis. Among the stars and veterans, Thomas, the youngest player on the St. Louis roster has emerged as surprising and welcome threat as the Blues prepare for San Jose in the Western Conference final. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Blues rookie Thomas playing above his age in playoff run

By JOE HARRIS - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky makes a save against the Boston Bruins during the first overtime of Game 2 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series, Saturday, April 27, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Departing stars could slow progress for Blue Jackets

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

Dallas Stars' Miro Heiskanen, of Finland, stands at the net as the St. Louis Blues celebrate after Pat Maroon scored during the second overtime in Game 7 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series Tuesday, May 7, 2019, in St. Louis. The Blues won 2-1, taking the series. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Dallas Stars in good place despite season finish

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula stands on the field as the team warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, in Foxborough, Mass. A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that Kim Pegula, also owner of the Buffalo Beauts, has given up control of the National Women's Hockey League franchise. The person spoke to The AP on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, on the condition of anonymity because the decision won't be announced until later in the day. The person said Beauts owner Kim Pegula informed NWHL Commissioner Dani Rylan of her decision during a conference call Tuesday. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

The Latest: NWHL ‘pleased’ to regain control of Beauts

Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour faces reporters during a media availability Wednesday, May 8, 2019, in Boston, in advance of Thursday's Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Bruins. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Bruins’ McAvoy will have to wait to make East finals debut

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) celebrates with Alex Pietrangelo (27), Ryan O'Reilly (90), David Perron, center rear, and Sammy Blais (9), following the team's 4-1 win against the Dallas Stars in Game 6 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series in Dallas, Sunday, May 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Blues, Stars meet again in Game 7 for spot in West finals

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2019, file photo, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman talks to the media before a game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Los Angeles Kings, in Raleigh, N.C. This has been the postseason of parity with all four division champions gone and the potential that the seventh- and eighth-seeded teams meet in each conference final. This is the world Commissioner Gary Bettman envisioned when the NHL instituted a salary cap in 2005 after a year-long lockout. Bettman prefers to call it “competitive balance,” and it’s the thing he trumpets the most about the state of the league where almost anyone can win the Stanley Cup in a given season. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)

Parity party: 2019 NHL playoffs showcase Bettman’s vision

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Dallas Stars goaltender Ben Bishop (30) blocks a shot by St. Louis Blues center Oskar Sundqvist (70), of Sweden, during the third period in Game 5 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series Friday, May 3, 2019, in St. Louis. Also defending for the Stars is Jason Dickinson (16). The Stars won 2-1 and lead the series 3-2. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Blues still desperate and trailing Stars going into Game 6

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

NHL says Seattle still in mix to host 2021 draft

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 13, 2019, file photo, Team USA's Hilary Knight, left, celebrates a goal with Kelly Pannek, who provided the assist, during a IIHF Women's Ice Hockey World Championships semifinal match against Russia, in Espoo, Finland. More than 200 of the top female hockey players in the world have decided they will not play professionally in North America next season, hoping their stand leads to a single economically sustainable league. The announcement Thursday, May 2, 2019, comes after the Canadian Women's Hockey League abruptly shut down as of Wednesday, leaving the five-team, U.S.-based National Women's Hockey League as the only pro league in North America. The group of players, led by American stars Hilary Knight and Kendall Coyne Schofield and Canadian goaltender Shannon Szabados, hopes their move eventually pushes the NHL to start its own women's hockey league as the NBA did with the WNBA. (Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva via AP, File)

Women’s players hope NHL steps in to create new league

By STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones, left, makes a stick save of a shot by Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon in the first period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Tuesday, April 30, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

The fast and furious: MacKinnon has Avs buzzing in playoffs

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press