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Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto (57) celebrates his goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022. Senators forward Shane Pinto has been suspended 41 games for violating the NHL’s gambling policy. The 22-year-old is the first modern-day NHL player to be suspended for sports wagering. The league announced the half-season ban for “activities relating to sports wagering” Thursday, Oct, 26, 2023, saying Pinto did not bet on NHL games.(Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Senators’ Shane Pinto suspended 41 games, becomes the 1st modern NHL player banned for gambling

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies, front left, trips Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) during third-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Corey Perry scores as Chicago Blackhawks top Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1

Associated Press

Florida Panthers goaltender Alex Lyon (34) warms up while celebrating Pride Night with a colorful hockey stick before playing the Toronto Maple Leafs, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Sunrise, Fla. The NHL sent a memo to teams last week clarifying what players could and could not do as part of theme nights this season, including Pride celebrations that had become a hot-button issue in hockey. Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday, Oct. 10, that the league sent the updated memo to teams.(AP Photo/Michael Laughlin, File) **FILE**

NHL bans Pride tape use on the ice in updated theme night guidance

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Greg Cronin speaks to reporters during a press conference announcing him as the new head coach of the Anaheim Ducks in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, June 5, 2023. Troy Terry and new Anaheim coach Greg Cronin were sitting in a Colorado Starbucks when the coffee cups became stand-ins for players. Cronin moved his and Terry's around the table to explain how he wants the Ducks to play. “He’s the right guy for the job,” Terry said. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

From Washington to Anaheim, some 1st-time NHL head coaches are getting an opportunity this season

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy pauses during a break in the second period of Game 2 of the team's NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Toronto. Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy is expected to miss the first two months of the NHL season after undergoing back surgery. The team announced the stunning injury news Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, midway through training camp and with opening night less than two weeks away. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File) **FILE**

Lightning goalie Vasilevskiy is expected to miss first 2 months of season after back surgery

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New Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Pascal Vincent answers questions Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, during the team's media day in advance of Wednesday's NHL hockey training camp in Columbus, Ohio. (Adam Cairns/The Columbus Dispatch via AP)

Blue Jackets executive admits a ‘major misstep’ in hiring Mike Babcock, who was forced to resign

By Nicole Kraft - Associated Press

New Columbus Blue Jackets NHL hockey head coach Mike Babcock speaks to the media during an introductory press conference Saturday, July 1, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. Babcock and Boone Jenner blasted comments made on a hockey podcast about the new Columbus Blue Jackets coach asking the captain to show him photos on his phone. (Kyle Robertson/The Columbus Dispatch via AP, File)

Babcock resigns as Blue Jackets coach amid investigation involving players’ photos

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

FILE - Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight guards the goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Sunrise, Fla. Knight has been on the ice this week at a development camp with the Panthers. It's the first time he’s been around the team since entering the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program in February. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Spencer Knight back on ice for Florida Panthers, taking first steps toward return

Associated Press

Boston Bruins left wing Taylor Hall (71) skates with the puck during the second period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Florida Panthers, April 21, 2023, in Sunrise, Fla. The Chicago Blackhawks acquired Hall in a trade with the Bruins, Monday, June 26, 2023, putting the veteran forward in line to play with the No. 1 overall pick in the NHL draft once again. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Chicago Blackhawks acquire forward Taylor Hall in multiplayer trade with Boston Bruins

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

Canada's Ryan O'Rourke (28) is checked by Russia's Matvei Michkov (17) during the first period of an IIHF world junior hockey championships exhibition game in Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021. Michkov might be the best prospect out of Russia in nearly a decade. He might be the best since Alex Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin in 2005. But Michkov still is no lock to get drafted in the top five because he’s still under contract in the KHL for three more seasons. That's giving NHL teams reason to worry he might never make it to North America. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP, File) **FILE**

Where to pick Matvei Michkov and other Russian players is a top question at the NHL draft

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Canada's Connor Bedard (16) shoots against Latvia during the second period of an IIHF junior world hockey championships game Aug. 10, 2022, in Edmonton, Alberta. Bedard, from British Columbia, is anticipated to be selected by the Chicago Blackhawks with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft Wednesday, June 28, 2023. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press, File)

Connor Bedard broke windows and records in becoming the NHL draft’s presumptive No. 1 pick

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Labor Secretary Marty Walsh speaks during a briefing at the White House in Washington, May 16, 2022. Marty Walsh was less than halfway through his term in the Biden administration as Secretary of Labor when the phone rang with an interesting opportunity. The call was about a job running the NHL Players' Association. The former mayor of Boston and longtime Bruins fan was intrigued, interviewed and earlier this year got the role as executive director. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Why Marty Walsh left the Biden administration to run the NHL players’ union

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Coachella Valley Firebirds players celebrate a win after a Calder Cup Finals hockey game in Palm Desert, Calif., on June 10, 2023. Beset by pandemic revenue losses in a sport more driven by attendance than many others, the American Hockey League is back in a big way, setting revenue and playoff attendance records. The ongoing finals between the Hershey Bears and Firebirds is an example of the oldest and newest franchises each drawing well and showing the potential of minor league hockey in North America. (Andy Abeyta/The Desert Sun via AP)

Record revenue and attendance has business booming again for the American Hockey League

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov, left and left wing Matthew Tkachuk, right, hold up the Prince of Wales trophy after the Panthers won Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals against the Carolina Hurricanes, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Stanley Cup Final between Vegas and Florida will end with a first-time NHL champion

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Florida Panthers Head Coach Paul Maurice talks after hockey practice Monday, May 15, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. The team travels to take on the Carolina Hurricane in a Stanley Cup semi-final series. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)

For Panthers coach Paul Maurice, this Florida run is no everyday fish story

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers (10) celebrates his goal against the Dallas Stars with teammates Jordan Eberle (7) and Jaden Schwartz (17) during the third period of Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff serie,s Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Seattle. The Kraken won 6-3. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Seattle goes 7 again, this time against Stars in NHL’s only playoff game Monday

By Stephen Hawkins - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) celebrates after scoring against Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Friday, May 12, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Eichel’s 3-point game helps Golden Knights beat Oilers 4-3, take 3-2 series lead

By Mark Anderson - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo (7) trips Edmonton Oilers' Darnell Nurse (25) during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

NHL suspend Pietrangelo, Nurse on eve of critical Game 5 between Golden Knights, Oilers

By Mark Anderson - Associated Press

Rapper Snoop Dogg arrives at the premiere of the FX docuseries "Dear Mama," Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at The Ted Mann Theater in Los Angeles. The series explores the legacies of rapper Tupac Shakur and his mother Afeni. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Why celebs like Snoop Dogg and Ryan Reynolds want to buy the Ottawa Senators

Associated Press

In this June 6, 2015, file photo, Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen poses for a photo as he watches NHL draft prospects test during the NHL Combine in Buffalo, N.Y. Kekalainen sees the overhaul of the Blue Jackets not as a rebuilding but “an opportunity to reload.&quot; (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert, File) **FILE**

ESPN announcer’s error inadvertently reveals NHL draft position for Blue Jackets

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times