NHL News: Shaw and Alzner Opt-Out, COVID-19 Testing Statement, and NHL Award Finalists Being Named This Week

Statements from Andrew Shaw and Karl Alzner after they opt-out. NHL’s statement on COVID-19 testing results. NHL to announce Award finalists starting today.

NHL News: Canadiens Sign Romanov … Blues Sign Perunovich … Wild Sign Kaprizov

The Montreal Canadiens sign Alexander Romanov. The St. Louis Blues sign Scott Perunovich. The Minnesota Wild sign Kirill Kaprizov.

NHL News: Domi, Three Canadiens Test Positive, Kaut, Wild, and Injury Updates

Max Domi will wait seven to 10 days before deciding if he will participate in the Phase 3 training camp or not. Report of three Canadiens testing positive. Kaut excluded from Avs roster. Injuries won’t be disclosed.

NHL News: Canadiens To Sign Alexander Romanov … Wild Working To Sign Kirill Kaprizov

The Montreal Canadiens will be signing defenseman Alexander Romanov. The Minnesota Wild are trying to sign forward Kirill Kaprizov.

NHL News: A Few More Players Deciding To Not Take Part In Phase 3 and 4

Several more players have opted out of taking part in Phase 3 and 4 of the NHL Return to Play plan.

NHL Teams That Could Benefit From A Flat Salary Cap in 2020-21

Looking at seven NHL teams that could be in a position this offseason to take advantage of the 2020-21 salary cap remaining flat at $81.5 million.

NHL News: Game Times, Max Domi, Kaapo Kakko, and the Chicago Blackhawks

Times for play-in and conference seeding games. The NHL has a say if players like Max Domi and Kaapo Kakko are able to play. Blackhawks make a statement on their name and logo.

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, and the Montreal Canadiens

Juuso Valimaki unlikely to play this season as it has Seattle expansion draft implications. Could the Montreal Canadiens look to offer sheet St. Louis Blues Vince Dunn or trade up in the draft?

NHL News: NHL and NHLPA Nearing A Deal … Edmonton And Toronto To Be Hub Cities

The NHL and NHLPA are closing in a deal for Returning to Play, Hub cities, and a CBA extension. Edmonton and Toronto will be Hub cities.

NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, Detroit Red Wings, and the Vancouver Canucks

Kings looking at three players in the draft. Red Wings draft pick to play close to Detroit? The Canucks have three key free agents they hope to re-sign but talks haven’t started.

NHL News: Phase 2, Kotkaniemi, Draft Lottery, Hub Cities, World Junior Championship

Hurricanes Phase 2 about to open. All Flames should arrive this week. Kotkaniemi healthy. Draft lottery notes if play-in round not completed. World Junior decision not until late August.

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, Columbus Blue Jackets, and the St. Louis Blues

The Montreal Canadiens should be interested in Josh Anderson. Could it cost Max Domi? 50-50 that Alex Pietrangelo re-signs with the St. Louis Blues