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Here are your links for today:
Devils Links
So who are the Devils getting in Lindy Ruff and Tom Fitzgerald, the organization’s big new hires? [The Athletic ($)]
There were questions about this last week, and here you go:
Following up on this, I’m told the #Canucks requested clarification on this matter from the NHL.
— Thomas Drance (@ThomasDrance) July 11, 2020
League confirmed with the club that if VAN was to lose to the Minnesota Wild in the qualifying round, they *won’t* have made the playoffs and will retain their Phase 2 lottery pick. https://t.co/tsI3Py3u1r
Hockey Links
ICYMI: Both the owners and the players have agreed on a CBA extension and return-to-play protocols. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman with a great look at how we got to labor peace: [Sportsnet]
If you desire to dive into the weeds of how the cap and escrow will work over the next few years as dictated by the new CBA, here you go: [The Athletic ($)]
Training camps for teams returning to play begin today. We’ve seen a few players opting out. Here are the rosters that have been announced by teams: [NHL]
As play resumes, the NHL has prohibited teams from releasing coronavirus test results and injury information. The league will handle this going forward. [ESPN]
As was indicated in the NHL/NHLPA media avail yesterday, teams are being directed to use specific terminology in describing players absence. Beginning tomorrow, the NHL wants clubs to use the terms “not fit to play” or “unable to practice” to explain any player’s absence.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 12, 2020
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