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• Crawford absent as Blackhawks reopen practice July 14, 2020
  As Chicago prepares for the NHL restart -- and a qualifying series versus Edmonton -- the Blackhawks were without goaltender Corey Crawford, 35, on Monday as practice ramped back up.
• Three KHL prospects sign deals with NHL clubs July 14, 2020
  Kirill Kaprizov, Alexander Romanov and Ilya Sorokin, three of the best NHL prospects playing in Russia's KHL, signed deals with their respective NHL clubs Monday, during a unique, league-imposed negotiating window.
• 2020 NHL playoffs guide: Stanley Cup chances, biggest roster questions, bold predictions for all 24 teams July 13, 2020
  The NHL will be back on the ice Aug. 1. Before that happens, get up to speed on all 24 postseason teams with our handy preview.
• NHL return-to-play update: Game schedule, testing plans, players opting out and more July 13, 2020
  As training camps open, we have new intel on the postseason schedule, procedures for positive tests and the food situation in the bubbles.
• Penguins sideline 9 after possible virus exposure July 13, 2020
  The Penguins announced they are "voluntarily sidelining" nine players from their training camp roster after potential secondary exposure to an individual who tested positive for COVID-19.
• Wild remove interim tag for coach Evason July 13, 2020
  The Wild removed the interim tag for coach Dean Evason and gave him a contract extension through the 2021-22 season, the team announced Monday.
• NHL to use fan videos with team-specific cheers July 13, 2020
  NHL teams asked season-ticket holders to submit 30-second videos of cheering on their players that will be used during games.
• Green, Polak join list of NHL players opting out July 12, 2020
  Edmonton's Mike Green, Boston's Steven Kampfer, Vancouver's Sven Baertschi, Dallas' Roman Polak and Montreal's Karl Alzner on Saturday joined the list of players who won't be reporting to training camp for the resumption of the NHL season.
• NHL prohibits teams from releasing test results July 11, 2020
  The NHL announced on Saturday that it has prohibited teams from releasing coronavirus test results and injury information during its season restart this summer.
• Lightning's Stamkos injured during workouts July 11, 2020
  Lightning captain Steven Stamkos suffered a lower-body injury after recovering from core muscle surgery. He will be limited for training camp but is expected to be ready for the start of the 24-team playoff in August.