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Bettman announces plans for return to play, 2020 draft lottery outline

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has outlined the league's plan to return with a 24-team playoff format and how the 2020 draft lottery will work.

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes world's highest-paid athlete after Al Nassr move

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the world's highest-paid athlete for the first time since 2017 following his move to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr.Forbes report the 38-year-old Portugal forward earned $136m (£108.7m) over the past 12 months.His contract with Al Nassr is reportedly worth more than 200m euros (£176.5m) per year.Argentina's World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi is second on Forbes' list having earned $130m (£103.9m).Forbes' top 10 also features basketball star LeBron James and boxer Canelo Alvarez, while 20-time tennis Grand Slam champion Roger Federer is the only retired athlete on the list in ninth place.Dustin Johnson (sixth) and Phil Mickelson (seventh) are the first golfers to make the top 10 since Tiger Woods in 2020.John…

Wild players ditch themed warmup jerseys on Pride Night

The Minnesota Wild decided against wearing Pride-themed warmup jerseys before taking on the Calgary Flames on Tuesday.

Escrow it goes in ongoing CBA talks.....

As the NHL and NHLPA work towards an agreement on returning to play, the two sides are also trying to strike a deal on a CBA extension. Elliotte Friedman reports that those discussions have included a cap on escrow and a salary deferral for the players.

Canucks' passive zone system is starting to hobble playoff hopes

Elvis Merzlikins made 26 saves in his return to action after missing four games with a concussion and the Columbus Blue Jackets held off the Vancouver Canucks for a 2-1 win on Sunday.

Nice cross-check Niskanen.....just rest for a game and come 'on back.

Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher suffered a broken jaw from a cross-check by Philadelphia Flyers defenceman on Wednesday night.

Canucks' finally open it up in the 3rd, but the Habs sealed the deal to take 2 out of 3 vs Vancouver

Corey Perry scored in his debut for the Canadiens Sunday, helping Montreal down the Vancouver Canucks 5-2.

"Beats me". Bennett has no idea why he was scratched despite asking to be traded.

Being held out of the Calgary Flames' lineup on Thursday caught Sam Bennett by surprise.

Eriksen 'awake' after collapsing

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen is "awake" in hospital after collapsing during the Euro 2020 match against Finland, say the Danish Football Association.

Free-falling. Sabres continue plummeting to new lows with their 15th straight loss

Sidney Crosby picked up his 13th goal of the season, Tristan Jarry stopped 26 shots and the Pittsburgh Penguins push Buffalo's winless streak to 15 games and counting with a 5-2 victory on Wednesday night.

Senators player is first NHLer to test positive for coronavirus, has mild symptoms and is isolated - TheHockeyNews

A second Ottawa Senators player has tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced. The Senators were the first team to have a player test positive for coronavirus when one case was announced earlier this week.

The Olympics are apparently also on the table as part of the ongoing NHL/NHLPA CBA negotiations

As negotiations between the NHL and NHLPA hit critical mass, word is spreading that Olympic participation is part of the agreement.

Habs win their 5th in a row and take a 2-0 series lead on the Jets

The Montreal Canadiens have found their winning recipe and have improved on it since Game 5 of their comeback series win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in Round 1, and it can carry them further than they’ve been in the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2014.

Team Pacific takes the title and Hughes takes some praises

With all three matches in the books, the Pacific Division has emerged as the winner of the 2020 NHL All-Star Game. Relive all the top moments from all three tilts with our NHL All-Star Game Blog.

"We're # 1, We're # 1 !!! Well, at least the Sabres can say that about the Draft Lottery

The Buffalo Sabres have won the No. 1 overall pick in Wednesday's 2021 NHL Draft Lottery.

For the first time in 102 years.....

NHL considering August return without fans: report | CBC Sports

Uncertainty remains a major hurdle, but the NHL is plotting a late summer return with playoff games in empty venues to counteract the risks associated with the coronavirus pandemic.

Plan the parade! Red Wings win second their in a row with a victory over the Lightning

Robby Fabbri scored the winning goal in a shootout to lift the Detroit Red Wings over Tampa Bay 5-4 on Sunday, snapping a 16-game losing streak against the Lightning in the regular season.

Ex-Swiss goalie Florence Schelling 1st female GM in men's pro hockey | CBC Sports

Veteran Swiss women's hockey goaltender Florence Schelling has been named general manager of one of the top men's teams in her home country.