NHL News: CBA and Return To Play Ratified, Draft Dates Set, and Two Players Opt-Out
The NHLPA and the Board of Governors ratified the six-year CBA and Return to Play plan. The 2020 NHL draft will be held on October 9th and 10th. Two players opt-out in playing this year.
2020 NHL Draft: Drew Commesso Could Surprise Some People Down the Road
Drew Commesso is the third-ranked goaltender for the 2020 NHL draft but he might not hear his name until the third round. He’ll get a couple more opportunities to showcase his skills before the NHL draft this fall.
2020 NHL Draft: Yaroslav Askarov is Almost a Virtual Top Ten Lock
There is a really good chance that Russian goaltender Yaroslav Askarov gets picked in the top 10 of the 2020 NHL draft. He sits at No. 9 in Featurd’s 2020 NHL draft rankings.
NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils, Ottawa Senators, and the Buffalo Sabres
Ruff still a Devils coaching candidate. Senators likely to keep their top two picks. The Buffalo Sabres should trade their first-round pick and could also sweeten the pot with Brandon Montour.
2020 NHL Draft: Ty Smilanic Has Speed and Determination
Ty Smilanic has the speed and hockey sense that could land him in the second round of the 2020 NHL draft, possibly in the first if someone believes he has second-line upside.
2020 NHL Draft: Dawson Mercer Has The Look of a Goal Scorer
Dawson Mercer has climbed his way up 2020 NHL draft boards this season and could be sitting just outside the top 10. The latest look at the 2020 NHL draft rankings.
NHL News: Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canucks and Montreal Canadiens
State allows Bruins to resume in small groups. Canucks and Brackett to part ways. Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin on the playoffs and the draft lottery.
NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche, Buffalo Sabres, NJ Devils, and 2018 Unsigned Draftees
The Colorado Avalanche could look at moving Nikita Zadorov to fit in Bo Byram. Sam Reinhart will be a top offseason priority of the Buffalo Sabres. List of 2018 unsigned draftees ahead of Monday’s deadline
NHL News: Hub Cities, Closed Border, and Draft Lottery Questions
The NHL is not in a rush to name their hub cities. Las Vegas and Edmonton are strong candidates. NHL still has the closed border issue. There are questions about the draft lottery with the playoff format.