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Evgeny Kuznetsov says Bill Daly wanted to give him a much harsher suspension for his conduct related to a positive drug test

Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov was suspended three games by the NHL in 2019 for “inappropriate conduct.” The league determined that Kuznetsov had misled officials regarding a video that had circulated on social media showing him near a table with two lines of white powder.

Kuznetsov denied using cocaine, the supposed substance in the video, and explained that he had left the room soon after seeing the “strange substances on the table.” The Russian center would later test positive for cocaine while representing the Russian national team at the 2019 World Championships.

Kuznetsov spoke with Russian outlet Slippery Ice about the suspension process and revealed that NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly initially wanted to keep him out of 20 games even though cocaine use is not prohibited in the NHL. The conversation was transcribed into Russian by sports.ru.

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By Chris Cerullo 2 days ago

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NHLPA Rookie Showcase returning to MedStar Capitals Iceplex, Connor Bedard and Vincent Iorio highlight participants

The NHLPA Rookie Showcase is returning to the area in September.

According to PHNX’s Craig Morgan, the 13th iteration of the event will be held on on September 5 at MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Virginia.

Thirty-five NHL prospects and rookies are scheduled to attend, highlighted by first overall pick Connor Bedard, the Blue Jackets’ Adam Fantilli, and Sabres’ prospect Matthew Savoie. The Capitals’ lone representative will be 2023 Calder Cup champion defenseman with the Hershey Bears, Vincent Iorio.

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By Ian Oland 4 weeks ago

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NHL and NHLPA negotiating return to Olympics and holding World Cup of Hockey-type tournaments

The NHL is working with the Players’ Association to bring back an international style tournament similar to the World Cup of Hockey, says NHL deputy commissioner Bill Dally.

Daly made the revelation while speaking at the NHL’s European Player Media Tour at Stockholm, Sweden.

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By Ian Oland 1 month ago

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NHL and NHLPA planning for 2024 return of the World Cup of Hockey

The NHL and NHLPA are planning for the return of the World Cup of Hockey after an eight-year hiatus. The league is targeting 17 days in February 2024 to hold the tournament.

NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly confirmed that tentative plans have the event occurring both in North America and abroad in Europe. At least eight national teams will participate with the chance a qualifier will be extended to include more.

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By Chris Cerullo 1 year ago

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MedStar Capitals Iceplex will host NHLPA Rookie Showcase, Hendrix Lapierre to participate

The National Hockey League Players’ Association will brings its 12th annual Rookie Showcase to MedStar Capitals IcePlex. The Capitals’ practice facility in Arlington will host more than 30 prospects and rookies from around the league on September 6.

The lone Caps player representative will be Hendrix Lapierre. He’ll join a group that includes the last two number one overall draft selections, Juraj Slafkovsky and Owen Power.

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By Chris Cerullo 1 year ago

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NHL and NHLPA announce updated COVID-19 protocol for 2022-23 season

The NHL and NHLPA announced their COVID-19 protocol for the upcoming 2022-23 campaign, Tuesday. This is the first big update we’ve received from the league in regard to COVID-19 since they ended their enhanced protocol regulations last February.

The two parties make sure to mention that this round of regulations takes into consideration the high vaccination rate in the league, the very high positivity rate that was witnessed among players last winter, and the “continuing COVID-19 shift from a pandemic to an endemic state.”

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By Chris Cerullo 1 year ago

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The NHL and NHLPA end enhanced COVID-19 protocol, no longer requiring daily testing for fully vaccinated individuals

The NHL and NHLPA have shifted their COVID-19 protocol policies again as we approach the All-Star break. After a rapid surge in cases forced the league to pause, adopt stricter, enhanced protocols, and reimplement taxi squads the league is reverting back to how they started the season policy wise with some exceptions.

The revised protocol will come into effect for each team immediately following that team’s last game before the All-Star break.

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By Chris Cerullo 2 years ago

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NHL institutes taxi squads and makes other roster exemptions to give teams flexibility during COVID outbreaks

The NHL’s COVID-19 pause officially ended at 2 PM on Sunday after suspending operations for four days through the Christmas holiday. During that break, the league postponed an additional 15 games on Monday night, including the Capitals-Senators tilt at Capital One Arena. The NHL, at least at this moment, is currently set to drop the puck again on Tuesday night with four games. NHL players will no longer be participating in the Olympics held in February.

As NHL teams began re-testing their players, coaches, and personnel on Sunday afternoon, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the NHL and the NHLPA are negotiating to give its clubs “COVID roster protection” during the current outbreak, which has seen over 100 players sidelined and sent into protocol over the last few weeks.

The league is bringing back taxi squads that were first introduced during the 2020-21 season. At this moment, the taxi squads would only stick around until February 4 and 5 through All-Star Weekend. These players will not count against the cap and are paid an AHL salary until they are officially called up to the NHL club.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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NHL players will not participate in 2022 Beijing Olympics due to latest COVID-19 surge

Multiple media sources are reporting that NHL players will not participate in the 2022 Beijing Olympics. ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski writes that a formal announcement from the league should be expected within the next 24 hours.

The two sides had until January 10 to opt-out of the Winter Olympics without financial penalty.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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NHL and NHLPA agree to long-term, exclusive trading card license extension with Upper Deck

The National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Association announced on Monday that they have each agreed to an extension with The Upper Deck Company for the exclusive rights to manufacture trading cards. The deal will also include NFT trading cards in the future.

The Athletic reported that the extension is “believed to be for more than five years.”

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By Chris Cerullo 2 years ago

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