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Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel (9) falls to the ice as Pittsburgh Penguins' Bryan Rust (17) goes after a puck controlled by Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin (26) during t an NHL preseason hockey game, Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/John Beale)

Blues’ O’Reilly has ‘another gear’ after being playoff MVP

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

In this Sept. 12, 2012, file photo, National Hockey League Players' Association executive director Donald Fehr, center, is joined by players Kevin Westgath, left, and George Parros after meeting with NHL officials in New York. The NHLPA announces its decision whether to terminate the current collective bargaining agreement and set the clock ticking toward another potential work stoppage in 2020. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File) **FILE**

NHL players stay with CBA, labor peace set to at least 2022

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, reaches for the puck against New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Evgeny Kuznetsov suspended three games by NHL over cocaine test

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2018, file photo, Czech Republic' Dominik Kubalik (18) checks Russia's Nikita Nesterov (89) during the second period of the semifinal round of the men's hockey game at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea. Kubalik is one of the biggest variables for the Chicago Blackhawks as they try to get back to the playoffs after a two-year absence. He could play on one of Chicago’s top lines, but he isn’t looking too far ahead early in training camp. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Far from Czech home, Kubalik adjusts to life with Blackhawks

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in a 2015 file photo, is NHL Players Association executive director Donald Fehr. At right, in a 2018 file photo, is NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. No news getting out seems to be good news as the NHL and NHL Players’ Association discuss a potential extension of the collective bargaining agreement. With the players’ Sept. 15 deadline to decide whether to reopen the CBA fast-approaching, dialogue between the two sides continues to be cordial, professional and constructive _ a drastic change from previous labor talks in a sport that has become known for periodic work stoppages. (AP Photo/File)

Quiet nature of NHL labor talks breeds cautious optimism

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2018, file photo, Toronto Maple Leafs center Mitch Marner (16) celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto. Mitch Marner, Brayden Point and Jacob Trouba are among a bumper crop of restricted free agents. Every NHL team in the league would like to add any of those players to its roster. However, it will register as a big surprise in if any team tries to sign them away. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

NHL’s restricted free agents have proven to be untouchables

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Florida Panthers new goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky laughs as he speaks during an NHL hockey news conference, Tuesday, July 2, 2019, in Sunrise, Fla. The Panthers introduced Bobrovsky, Anton Stralman, Brett Connolly and Noel Acciari. The Panthers, New York Rangers and Nashville Predators were winners on Day 1 of NHL free agency. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Bobrovsky says he came to Florida to win the Stanley Cup

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

In this April 1, 2019, file photo, Toronto Maple Leafs' Nikita Zaitsev skates with the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, in Uniondale, N.Y. The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenseman Cody Ceci, a 2020 third-round pick and minor leaguers Ben Harpur and Aaron Luchuk from the Ottawa Senators for defenseman Nikita Zaitsev, forward Connor Brown and minor leaguer Michael Carcone. The teams announced the trade early on Monday, July 1, 2019, roughly three and a half hours before the start of free agency. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File) **FILE**

Blue Jackets breakup, Sebastien Aho offer sheet highlight free agency

By John Wawrow and Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2013, file photo, hockey pucks are stacked on the boards as Vancouver Canucks players skate past during an informal NHL hockey practice at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. NHL free agency day began with two rivals helping each other out of a jam by way of a trade. The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenseman Cody Ceci, a 2020 third-round pick and minor leaguers Ben Harpur and Aaron Luchuk from the Ottawa Senators for defenseman Nikita Zaitsev, forward Connor Brown and minor leaguer Michael Carcone. The teams announced the trade early Monday, July 1, 2019, roughly 3½ hours before the start of free agency. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck, File)

The Latest: Avs, Maple Leafs make 4-player trade

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 16, 2019, file photo, Columbus Blue Jackets' Matt Duchene, left, battles Boston Bruins' Jake DeBrusk (74) for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston. A person with direct knowledge of the agreement says the Nashville Predators have added free agent forward Matt Duchene after agreeing to terms on a seven-year contract worth $56 million. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn't been officially announced. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Predators invest in their offense by signing Matt Duchene

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 22, 2019 file photo, Terry Pegula, arrives to the NFL football owners meeting in Key Biscayne, Fla. Rather than fullfilling his promise of delivering Buffalo a championship, Pegula has instead overseen a team that's endured fitful starts and stops, gone through a revolving door of players and coaches, and is in the midst of a franchise-worst eight-year playoff drought, the NHL's longest active streak. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File )

Sabres owner Pegula tells AP: It’s time to start winning

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) celebrates his game-winning goal with defenseman Christian Djoos (29), of Sweden, in overtime of Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Brooks Orpik, Capitals defenseman, retires from NHL after 15 seasons

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

New York Rangers draft pick Kaapo Kakko, left; New Jersey Devils pick Jack Hughes, center; and Chicago Blackhawks pick Kirby Dach pose for photos during the first round of the NHL hockey draft Friday, June 21, 2019, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP)

Salary cap-related trades overshadow 2nd day of NHL draft

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Top draft picks New York Rangers' Kaapo Kakko, New Jersey Devils' Jack Hughes and Chicago Blackhawks' Kirby Dach pose during the first round of the NHL hockey draft Friday, June 21, 2019, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP)

The Latest: J.T. Miller traded to Vancouver

Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings pick Moritz Seider smiles while wearing a Red Wings jersey during the first round of the NHL hockey draft Friday, June 21, 2019, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP)

Yzerman puts stamp on 1st Detroit draft with unexpected pick

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

From left, Ryan O'Reilly, Jordan Binnington and Craig Berube of the St. Louis Blues pose with the Stanley Cup on the red carpet before the NHL Awards, Wednesday, June 19, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

The Latest: Tampa Bay’s Nikita Kucherov wins Hart Trophy

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From left, Ryan O'Reilly, Jordan Binnington and Craig Berube of the St. Louis Blues pose with the Stanley Cup on the red carpet before the NHL Awards, Wednesday, June 19, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Tampa Bay’s Nikita Kucherov wins Hart, Lindsay at NHL Awards

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks during a news conference before Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final between the St. Louis Blues and the Boston Bruins, Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Boston, where Dunkin' brands announced a new multi-year agreement partnership with the National Hockey League. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Bettman: NHL board approves Coyotes sale, new arena needed

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 19, 2019, file photo, United States' Jack Hughes controls the puck during the Ice Hockey World Championships group A match against Denmark in Kosice, Slovakia. Top-rated NHL draft prospect Hughes is scheduled to meet with the media on Friday, May 31, 2019, while attending the league's pre-draft scouting combine in Buffalo. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek, File)

USA Hockey produces bumper crop of elite NHL draft prospects

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson (65), of Sweden, is congratulated after scoring the winning goal against the St. Louis Blues during overtime in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference final series Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in St. Louis. The Sharks won 5-4 to take a 2-1 lead in the series. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Karlsson, Sharks beat Blues 5-4 after controversial no-call

By JOE HARRIS - Associated Press