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NHLPA board approves hockey return plan; players to vote next

Players will vote on the plan, which would have training camp underway on Monday, July 13, between now and Friday.

NHL reaches tentative agreement on season’s return

Pending leaguewide approval, training camps begin July 13, with an Aug. 1 resumption of play in each of two hub cities.

NHL close on return-to-play plan, new labor agreement

The league hopes to return to action on Aug. 1, with a Stanley Cup champion crowned in October and a new labor deal securing the next six seasons.

Bruce Cassidy has few questions to answer on Bruins’ roster

The Bruins coach will be working with a well-rested and healthy lineup (pending COVID-19 results).

NHL expected to announce Toronto, Edmonton as hub cities, per report
Western Conference teams are likely to end up in Edmonton, with Eastern Conference teams in Toronto.

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Who’s up first? NHL’s draft lottery left us scratching our heads
Because of a crazy bounce of the Ping-Pong balls, a second lottery will be needed — which is fitting for this most unusual of seasons.

Joakim Nordstrom happy to be back in Boston, hoping to return to action

The Bruins forward is finishing up a two-week quarantine after returning from Sweden, and could be practicing with teammates Monday.

Bruins busy assembling an expanded squad for training camp

Up to three extra goalies and 7-8 other "Black Aces" will be expected to join in when training camp is due to open next week.

Mike Milbury’s opinions have never been garden variety

Milbury, the former Bruins defenseman and current NBC analyst, is an avid gardener, like lots of people in New England.

Weighing the pros and cons of each of the potential NHL hub cities

The NHL has narrowed its candidates to host the rebooted playoffs to five. Here is an irreverent yet informative look at the finalists.

Matt Grzelcyk feels for his good friend Jack Eichel in Buffalo

The Bruins defenseman counts his blessings while his ex-college teammate remains frustrated playing on a long-struggling team.

Tuukka Rask expects to ramp up training as NHL restart plan proceeds

The Bruins goalie wants to skate three times a week before training camps begin July 10.

Kevin Paul Dupont picks the best NHL players he’s covered from more than 40 years on the beat

Wayne Gretzky heads the roster of forwards, Ray Bourque the defensemen, and Dominik Hasek the goaltenders

Crushing loss in Montreal in ’79 left the Bruins with too many tears

The Bruins dug deep in this seventh game, but as usual, fate was not with them in the Forum.

Sabres fans cut to the quick by ownership

The first-day assignment for new Buffalo GM Kevyn Adams was to fire just about everyone other than the Zamboni driver.

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