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FILE- In this July 14, 2020, file photo, Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Deryk Engelland (5) skates during NHL hockey summer training camp in Las Vegas. Engelland on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, became the latest NHL veteran to step away from hockey before players report to training camps to prepare for the 2021 season (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Engelland latest NHL veteran retiring before 2021 season

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

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 - Associated Press

NHL confirms plans for 56-game season beginning Jan. 13

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

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 - Associated Press

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 and NHLPA agree on 56-game season, mid-January starting date

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

FILE - New York Rangers' Henrik Lundqvist reacts after a save during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers in New York, in this Sunday, March 1, 2020, file photo. The Flyers defeated the Rangers 5-3. Star goalie Henrik Lundqvist will sit out the upcoming NHL season because of a heart condition, announcing the news a little more than two months after joining the Washington Capitals. Lundqvist posted a written statement and a videotaped one on social media Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, saying it was a &quot;pretty tough and emotional day.&quot; The 38-year-old from Sweden was bought out by the New York Rangers after 15 seasons and signed a $1.5 million, one-year deal with Washington in October. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

‘Shocking’: King Henrik to miss season with heart condition

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Ontario mulls how all-Canadian division in NHL might work

Associated Press

Friday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Then-Washington Capitals defenseman Radko Gudas (33) checks Colorado Avalanche defenseman Nikita Zadorov (16) in the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in Denver. After having one of the best offenses in hockey last season, the Florida Panthers got tougher by signing defenseman Radko Gudas, (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

NHL proposes mid-January starting date for upcoming season

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

FILE - This March 12, 2020, file photo, shows the Capital One Arena, home of the Washington Capitals NHL hockey club in Washington. Time is running short for the NHL to start its season on Jan. 1. Various pandemic-related geographic and economic issues remain unresolved. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

AP Source: NHL now focusing on mid-January season start date

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

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. Time is running short for the NHL to start its season on Jan. 1. Various pandemic-related geographic and economic issues remain unresolved. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Bettman: NHL players have to decide to pay now or later

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Islanders’ Boychuk retires due to lingering eye injury

Associated Press

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. Time is running short for the NHL to start its season on Jan. 1. Various pandemic-related geographic and economic issues remain unresolved. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Time running short for NHL to start next season Jan. 1

By STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 16, 2019, file photo, fans sing the Canadian national anthem before Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series between the Orlando Magic and the Toronto Raptors in Toronto. The Canadian government has denied a request by the NBA and the Raptors to play in Toronto amid the pandemic. An official familiar with the federal government’s decision told The Associated Press on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, there is too much COVID-19 circulating in the United States to allow for cross-border travel that is not essential. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Raptors denied permission to play in Canada, head to Tampa

By ROB GILLIES and TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

This image provided by the Wasserman Media Group shows Brett Peterson, who was hired as an assistant general manager by the Florida Panthers NHL hockey club on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. (Wasserman Media Group via AP)

Panthers hire Peterson, NHL’s first Black assistant GM

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

NHL jersey launch creates buzz with season 6-plus weeks away

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Kraken expect training center to open in summer of ‘21

Associated Press

In this May 27, 2019, file photo, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks to the media before Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final between the St. Louis Blues and the Boston Bruins in Boston. Bettman said getting to those quarantined bubbles and resuming play are just two more steps in the process with the goal of awarding the Stanley Cup in late September or early October. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) **FILE**

NHL could go with temporary realignment for next season

Associated Press

Blue Jackets sign D Vladislav Gavrikov to 3-year contract

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, specators wear a face masks to protect against COVID-19 during the first half of an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers, in Baltimore. A new set of rules are coming in just about every sport, almost all with enhanced health and safety in mind. If they work, games could get out of bubbles and return to arenas and stadiums with some fans in attendance sometime soon. Perhaps more importantly, they could also provide some common-sense solutions to virus issues in the real world.(AP Photo/Gail Burton, File) **FILE**

In virus era, bubbles provide game-changing lessons learned

By Tim Reynolds and Stephen Whyno - Associated Press