ESPN NHL News

• Rod Brind'Amour's take on the NHL's playoff format, empty arena games and his training camp plan May 29, 2020
  The Hurricanes coach checks in on the next steps after the NHL approved a plan to restart the season (at some point).
• Hurricanes extend PNC Arena lease for 5 years May 28, 2020
  The Carolina Hurricanes have reached a five-year lease extension to remain in PNC Arena through July 2029. The Hurricanes have played in the arena since its 1999 opening.
• Sabres' Eichel 'fed up' as playoff drought extends May 28, 2020
  Buffalo Sabres captain Jack Eichel said he's "fed up" with the franchise's futility after the team's ninth straight season without a playoff berth, which covers the entirety of the 23-year-old star's career.
• Ovechkin, Pastrnak among season award winners May 28, 2020
  Since the NHL is planning to go straight to the playoffs, it's handing out a handful of trophies for the regular season cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.
• How USA Hockey hopes to bring kids back to the ice after the pandemic May 28, 2020
  Is the organization better set up than it was during the previous dips due to NHL lockouts? Executive director Pat Kelleher highlights the plan for safely getting kids back into the game.
• How the 2020 NHL playoffs can be the greatest ever May 28, 2020
  While much uncertainty remains as to whether play can actually resume, there are five specific ways the league can maximize the fun should a playoff tournament happen.
• NHL playoff talk from the Edge: WWE superstar offers takes on format, Maple Leafs' chances May 28, 2020
  We check in with Ontario native Edge (nee Adam Copeland) after the NHL announced its return-to-play format.
• Surgery ends season for Penguins' Bjugstad May 28, 2020
  The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Wednesday that forward Nick Bjugstad won't play again this season after undergoing spinal surgery to repair a herniated disk.
• Canucks consider moving training camp to U.S. May 28, 2020
  The Canucks are considering moving training camp to the United States because of Canada's 14-day mandatory quarantine requirement for those arriving in the country.
• NHL tells GMs to plan for 28-man roster, goalies May 27, 2020
  If the NHL resumes with a training camp and playoffs in a hub city, teams will be limited to 50 personnel of any kind, including what is expected to be a 28-man roster and multiple goaltenders.