SPORT-SCAN DAILY BRIEF NHL 7/11/2020 Anaheim Ducks Columbus Blue Jackets 1187602 NHL and NHLPA vote to accept CBA and return to play 1187631 NHL, players approve agreements on CBA and season protocols conclusion 1187603 NHL, players’ union ratify return to play plan and four-year 1187632 Blue Jackets set qualifying dates vs. Leafs, announce CBA extension training camp 2.0 rosters 1187604 Jim Rome and other radio hosts share more memories 1187633 How the NHL’s flat cap will impact the Blue Jackets’ plans about the ‘Mighty 690’ beyond this season 1187605 The Ducks’ worst free-agent signings in team history 1187634 The Next Ones: Can Pierre-Luc Dubois be the next Aleksander Barkov? Boston Bruins 1187606 NHL ratifies return-to-play plan and a collective bargaining Dallas Stars agreement 1187635 Stars release schedule for Stanley Cup qualifying round 1187607 NHL round robin, qualifying series schedule 2020: Dates, 1187636 In front office shakeup, Dallas Stars’ Jim Lites transitions scores for every game to team chairman, Brad Alberts becomes CEO 1187608 NHL Round Robin Schedule: Dates for Boston Bruins' three games revealed Detroit Red Wings 1187609 NHL, NHLPA officially ratify Return to Play plan and new 1187637 NHL, players approve plan to resume season, extend CBA CBA deal, announce key dates 1187638 Pavel Datsyuk, ex-Red Wings coach Bill Peters reunited in 1187610 As details emerge, Bruins likely to exercise caution during Russia 2019-20 restart 1187639 NHL, players approve four-year CBA, return to play plan 1187640 Former Red Wing Pavel Datsyuk not ready to retire at 42 Buffalo Sabres 1187641 What a flat NHL salary cap could mean for the Red Wings 1187611 Q&A: Val James, NHL's first U.S.-born Black player, on and their future racism in hockey 1187612 Fans (and a longtime Sabres beat writer) suggest how to Edmonton Oilers upgrade KeyBank Center 1187642 ‘There is risk’: How safe will Edmonton be for the NHL’s return to play? Calgary Flames 1187613 Flames defenceman Hamonic opts out of NHL's Return to Florida Panthers Play plan, citing family reasons 1187643 Here’s when the Florida Panthers will play the New York 1187614 Flames GM Treliving pleased with new CBA and Return to Islanders for their play-in series Play ratification by NHLPA 1187615 Flames prepare for camp with sense of excitement Los Angeles Kings heading into play-in series 1187644 NHL and NHLPA vote to accept CBA and return to play 1187616 Flames ‘really, really cognizant’ of players’ health heading protocols into training camp 1187645 Kings are in perfect position to take advantage of a flat salary cap Carolina Hurricanes 1187646 NHL, NHLPA RATIFY 4-YEAR CBA EXTENSION & 1187617 Hurricanes set training camp roster, which includes injured RETURN TO PLAY PLAN; NHL DRAFT SCHEDULED Brett Pesce FOR OCT. 9/10 1187618 NHL, NHLPA approve CBA extension, Return to Play protocols Minnesota Wild 1187619 Wait, who are the Hurricanes?: Part II of a roster refresher 1187647 Wild will open postseason vs. Vancouver on Sunday, Aug. 2 in Edmonton Chicago Blackhawks 1187648 NHL, players approve plan to resume season, extend CBA 1187620 The Chicago Blackhawks’ play-in series against the Oilers 1187649 Coach of the future? Dean Evason ready for Wild’s return is set to begin Aug. 1 in Edmonton as the NHL finali — and whatever’s next 1187621 Blackhawks-Oilers schedule set as NHL, NHLPA ratify CBA, Return to Play plan Montreal Canadiens 1187622 Hockey will return: NHL, NHLPA sign off onplan to resume 1187650 The time has come for a Canadiens development pipeline season that starts in the ECHL 1187623 Where Blackhawks stand after NHL rules play-in series 1187651 ‘What if?’ Most consequential Canadiens play in 20 years will count as playoff stats and how it relates now 1187624 Blackhawks' Danny Wirtz issues statement on NHL's selection of hub cities Nashville Predators 1187625 Key bullet points of NHL's new six-year CBA: Olympics, 1187652 NHL owners, players OK return to play; Predators vs salary cap and contracts Coyotes in Edmonton starting Aug. 2 1187626 Stanley Cup 2020 odds: How Blackhawks are favored in playoffs New Jersey Devils 1187627 Hockey is back: NHL, NHLPA officially ratify Return to 1187653 When will Devils’ rebuilding end? Here’s what co-owner Play plan and new CBA deal David Blitzer says 1187628 How Blackhawks can beat Oilers with 'wealth of success' 1187654 NHL, players’ union approve plan to resume season, in qualifying round extend CBA 1187629 Capturing ‘The Spirit’: Meet the couple behind sports’ most 1187655 Evaluating the pros and potential cons of the Devils’ hiring famous statues decisions Colorado Avalanche 1187630 NHL is officially back in business; Avs to report to Edmonton for 24-team Stanley Cup playoffs New York Islanders Vancouver Canucks 1187656 Three key questions for the Islanders 1187695 12 things you need to know as Canucks open COVID-19 1187657 Islanders got needed time to reset during pandemic camp on Monday 1187658 NHL, players' union ratify return to play plan, CBA 1187696 Where do superfans stand on the return of sports? We extension through 2026 asked seven fanatics across the country 1187697 Drance: A flat cap, inefficient contracts will delay Canucks’ New York Rangers window to contend 1187659 Three questions facing Rangers ahead of NHL's return to play Vegas Golden Knights 1187660 NHL, players' union ratify return to play plan, CBA 1187687 NHL, NHLPA ratify plan to resume season extension through 2026 1187688 A flat salary cap means the Golden Knights could get 1187661 Rangers in good shape ahead of play-in series vs younger soon Hurricanes in NHL's return to action 1187689 NHL Playoffs and Golden Knights Return In August, While UNLV Non-Conference Football Games With Cal, Arizona NHL S 1187662 NHL, players approve plan to resume season, extend CBA Washington Capitals Philadelphia Flyers 1187690 NHL releases playoff schedule as return-to-play plan, CBA 1187663 The NHL returns as league and players’ union ratify CBA extension approved and agree to restart season; Flyers open Aug. 2 vs. Bo 1187691 Capitals get their restart schedule as NHL, union ratify 1187664 Alain Vigneault turned Flyers into Stanley Cup contenders. CBA and protocols COVID-19 hasn’t changed that. | Mike Sielski 1187692 NHL restart schedule: Capitals return to the ice Aug. 3 1187665 The Flyers are set to open camp before the NHL playoffs against Lightning sprint. They had better be ready. | Sam Carchidi 1187667 Sean Couturier named Flyers’ MVP for second Websites consecutive season 1187698 The Athletic / Burnside: NHL bucks its own history with a 1187668 Flyers' Couturier still improving, thinks he still has a ways new CBA and a bold plan to return to go 1187699 The Athletic / Down Goes Brown: The NHL has its new 1187669 NHL schedule 2020: Qualifying round to begin Aug. 1; CBA. What will it mean for fans? Flyers vs. Bruins kicks off round robin Aug. 2 1187700 The Athletic / It’s official! NHL is returning this summer and 1187670 2020 NHL playoffs: NHL, NHLPA complete big step in it comes with a CBA extension return to play, announce schedule 1187701 The Athletic / USNTDP players test positive for COVID-19; 1187671 Sean Couturier earns Flyers' 2019-20 Bobby Clarke Summer Showcase in question Trophy 1187702 The Athletic / Duhatschek: How the pandemic is already 1187672 2020 NHL playoffs: Bob McKenzie has latest on Flyers' changing the future of arena construction hotel, importance of training camp 1187703 The Athletic / Q&A: Sports architect Matt Rossetti on the 1187673 Flyers' Kevin Hayes brings positive outlook to NHL return, future of sports venues eyeing Stanley Cup 1187704 The Athletic / The Next Ones: Can Pierre-Luc Dubois be the next Aleksander Barkov? Pittsburgh Penguins 1187705 Sportsnet.ca / NHL is back in business with ratification of 1187674 NHL, NHLPA formally agree to resume playing; Penguins CBA, return-to-play plan to face Canadiens beginning Aug. 1 1187706 Sportsnet.ca / Three NHL teams that are hurt the most by 1187675 Double Team: Petr Sykora was a champion with a flat salary cap Penguins, Devils 1187707 Sportsnet.ca / NHL's choice of hub sites in Toronto, 1187676 Penguins camp primer: Will Jake Guentzel be fully Edmonton just make sense operational this postseason? 1187708 Sportsnet.ca / Flames' Travis Hamonic steps up to protect 1187677 Beers, bears and mafia threats: Meet the man behind the family by skipping NHL restart ‘Russian Penguins’ 1187709 TSN.CA / NHL, players ratify Return to Play Plan, six-year CBA amid COVID-19 uncertainties San Jose Sharks 1187710 TSN.CA / With help from dad, Jacob Perreault gives his 1187678 Patrick Marleau and other Sharks fan favorites prepare to game a makeover chase the Stanley Cup 1187711 TSN.CA / Friday Five: Lingering NHL questions to ponder St Louis Blues Winnipeg Jets 1187679 NHL camps get green light after new labor deal approved 1187693 The Winnipeg Jets' weird, wild ride in 2019-20 is about to 1187680 Game on: NHL and players approve labor deal and resume, so fasten your seatbelts return-to-play protocols 1187694 TED’S TALK: Bisons coach Dobie livid about USports 1187681 Finding NHL comps for 13 of the Blues’ best prospects decision to keep football age restriction Tampa Bay Lightning World Leagues News 1187682 Dock Talk: Kenan Thompson, as Big Papi, predicts 1187712 New Mexico United relaunch season with road game, Lightning win the Stanley Cup taking coronavirus precautions 1187713 NASCAR to teams: Address ‘complacency’ to COVID-19 Toronto Maple Leafs mask protocols 1187683 The NHL is back: Players, owners ratify return-to-play plan 1187714 Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill hospitalized after testing and CBA extension positive for COVID-19 1187684 The NHL’s hub city approach is low risk, experts say, but 1187715 Pac-12 cancels nonconference season due to COVID-19 there are still weaknesses to the plan 1187716 ACC Commissioner John Swofford says league will make 1187685 Leafs open door for Jackets, Hub games fall sports decisions by late July 1187686 The 8 biggest questions facing the Maple Leafs when 1187717 The NFL and players are on a collision course over safety training camp re-opens and money.