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Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) stands on the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in Washington. The Penguins got the action started on the second day of the NHL draft by trading goaltender Matt Murray to the Ottawa Senators. Pittsburgh got a second-round pick, 52nd overall, and forward prospect Jonathan Gruden for Murray. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Trade action heats up at NHL draft ahead of free agency

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings left wing Justin Abdelkader (8) plays against the Calgary Flames in the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in Detroit. NHL teams continue to clear salary cap space with free agency starting later this week. The Detroit Red Wings placed forward Justin Abdelkader on unconditional waivers Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, for the purpose of buying out his contract. The Montreal Canadiens did the same with defenseman Karl Alzner, who had been relegated to the minors for much of last season. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Red Wings put Justin Abdelkader on buyout waivers

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In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Canada's Alexis Lafreniere shoots during the team's practice at the World Junior Hockey Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic. The New York Rangers might be on the clock in owning the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft on Tuesday, Oct. 6. That, and the prospect of selecting Quebec star forward Alexis Lafreniere, doesn't mean the still-retooling Rangers will be anywhere closer to being a contender, team president John Davidson cautions. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP, File) **FILE**

N.Y. Rangers select Alexis Lafreniere with No. 1 pick in NHL draft

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos (91) is presented the Stanley Cup from NHL commissioner Gary Bettman as they celebrate after defeating the Dallas Stars in the NHL Stanley Cup hockey finals, in Edmonton, Alberta, on Monday, Sept. 28, 2020. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

NHL targeting Jan. 1 to begin next season

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

File-Montreal Canadiens center Max Domi (13) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. The Columbus Blue Jackets and Montreal Canadiens got the trading started three hours before the first round of the draft began with an intriguing swap of forwards. The Blue Jackets got Domi and a third-round pick from the Canadiens for Josh Anderson. Each player is a restricted free agent who needs a new contract for next season. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Columbus, Montreal make only player trade on Day 1 of draft

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Wild's Ryan Donato (6) eyes the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes, in Raleigh, N.C. The Wild traded forward Ryan Donato to the San Jose Sharks on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, for a third-round pick in the 2021 draft, continuing their makeover under general manager Bill Guerin. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)

Minnesota trades goalie Dubnyk, forward Donato to San Jose

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2020, file photo, Team Red center Quinton Byfield (55) and Team White left winger Alexis Lafreniere (11) pose for photos following hockey's CHL Top Prospects Game in Hamilton, Ontario. The New York Rangers might be on the clock in owning the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft on Tuesday, Oct. 6. That, and the prospect of selecting Quebec star forward Alexis Lafreniere, doesn't mean the still-retooling Rangers will be anywhere closer to being a contender, team president John Davidson cautions. (Peter Power/The Canadian Press via AP)

NHL draft difficult to predict beyond top-three selections

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Leafs sign veteran Jason Spezza to another 1-year deal

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FILE - In this March 9, 2020, file photo, Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel (9) carries the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals in Buffalo, N.Y. Rather than focusing on his first NHL draft as a general manager, Kevyn Adams was busy re-assuring the Sabres fanbase he has no intention of trading Eichel or have any concerns the captain wants out. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

Sabres GM Adams says he has no intention of trading Eichel

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 5, 2020, file photo, Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, right, and Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Carpenter vie for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago. The Oilers say McDavid has tested positive for COVID-19. The team says the star forward is self-quarantining at home and experiencing mild symptoms. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Oilers say McDavid tests positive for COVID-19

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In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Canada's Alexis Lafreniere shoots during the team's practice at the World Junior Hockey Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic. The New York Rangers might be on the clock in owning the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft on Tuesday, Oct. 6. That, and the prospect of selecting Quebec star forward Alexis Lafreniere, doesn't mean the still-retooling Rangers will be anywhere closer to being a contender, team president John Davidson cautions. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP, File) **FILE**

Rangers have work to do despite having top pick in NHL draft

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2020, file photo, the puck hits the post as Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner watches during the first period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Western Conference final against the Dallas Stars in Edmonton, Alberta. The Golden Knights have re-signed Lehner to a $25 million, five-year contract that carries a $5 million annual salary cap hit. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Vegas re-signs goalie Robin Lehner to $25M, 5-year deal

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Senators acquire Josh Brown from Panthers for draft pick

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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Flags for the Seattle Kraken NHL hockey team and the Amazon-sponsored Climate Pledge Arena hang in the rafters Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, as work continues in Seattle on the home of the Seattle Kraken NHL hockey team. Sometime in the late summer or early fall of 2021, the Kraken will open the new facility -- at a cost that will likely total $1 billion by the time it's done -- and become the NHL's 32nd franchise. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Countdown on for debut of Seattle Kraken

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

N.J. Devils re-sign three players, Seney, Street, Jacobs

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FILE - In this Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 file photo, Dallas Stars interim head coach Rick Bowness watches play from behind the bench during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, in Dallas. The Dallas Stars were in a miserable stretch when the NHL season came to a sudden and unexpected stop 4 1/2 months ago. Vegas was playing some of its best hockey after a coaching change. Both now have the same chance of being the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference playoffs, and a better chance to re-acclimate to playing again than having to jump right into a playoff series for the resumption of this unprecedented season because of the coronavirus (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)

Dallas Stars’ Rick Bowness still has ‘passion’ to coach

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2012, file photo, National Hockey League Players' Association executive director Donald Fehr, center, is joined by players George Parros , left, and Kevin Westgath after meeting with NHL officials in New York. The NHL is rapidly approaching the finish line of completing the season and awarding the Stanley Cup after holding an expanded playoff in quarantined bubbles. Do not expect bubbles to be an option for the 2020-21 season. Fehr said exactly replicating the playoff quarantine environment is not something players are interested in doing for an entire season. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Bubble won’t be back for full 2020-21 NHL season

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs hire Paul MacLean as an assistant coach

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Sabres sign Curtis Lazar to 2-year, $1.6 million contract

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