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NHL Rumors and Speculation
- Sports Business Journal: Sources say the NHL could approve helmet ads for the 2020-21 season as early as today, adding that it is ‘likely’ to be approved in today’s Board of Governors call.
- Jordan Hall (NBC): The Philadelphia Flyers have had interest in Patrik Laine. The Flyers have not expressed interest in free agent Mike Hoffman.
- Frank Seravalli (TSN): Is hearing that the NHL has designed a US triple-header for Opening Night centered around Tampa’s banner raising, a big East clash, and a marquee West matchup.
- David Pagnotta (The Fourth Period): The NHL will allow fans to attend games in markets where local and state/provincial regulations allow it.
- Jim Matheson (Edmonton Sun): Phillip Broberg will return to Sweden after the World Juniors and join either the Oilers or Edmonton’s AHL affiliate in Bakersfield after Skelleftea’s season ends.
- Ilves.com: Ilves (SM-Liiga) has exercised one-year extension options for Eetu Makiniemi (CAR), Antti Saarela (CHI), and Roby Jarventie (OTT) for 2021/22.
- Kevin Kurz (The Athletic): The San Jose Sharks had brief discussions with Arizona State University officials regarding a training camp site for the hockey team, but it wasn’t a fit. The Sharks need to play games at an NHL building, SAP or elsewhere.
- Joe Smith (The Athletic): Steven Stamkos (TB) is on track to be ready for the start of the season and former Hurricanes PxP man John Forslund passed on the opportunity to become the Lightning’s new commentator.
- Pierre LeBrun (TSN): The Florida Panthers have signed forward Anthony Duclair to a one-year deal worth $1.7M
- Bruce Garrioch (Ottawa Sun): Non-NHL cities like Milwaukee, Kansas City, Austin, and Orlando will make a push to host Canadian teams if the NHL has interest.
- Chris Johnston (Sportsnet): Canadian Teams could be moved to the US for the 2020-21 season if the NHL can’t reach an agreement with provincial health authorities.
- Henrik Lundqvist: Will miss the entire 2020-21 season due to a heart condition.
- St. Louis Blues: Forward Alex Steen has retired from professional hockey due to back issues.
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