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NHL: Acquitted Hockey Canada players can return Dec. 1 NHL: Acquitted Hockey Canada players can return Dec. 1

The NHL says the five players acquitted of sexual assault charges stemming from an incident in 2018 will be eligible to sign a contract Oct. 15 and play Dec. 1.

Wild GM urges calm after Kaprizov reportedly rejects record deal Wild GM urges calm after Kaprizov reportedly rejects record deal

Wild GM Bill Guerin responded to reports that Kirill Kaprizov turned down an NHL-record contract extension, saying he was unsure how the information went public and adding, "We're working through things."

Jack Eichel hoping to remain with Golden Knights long term Jack Eichel hoping to remain with Golden Knights long term

While Jack Eichel is slated to be a free agent next offseason, he said Wednesday that he's hoping to remain in Vegas. "I love the organization. I love living here. I love the guys in the room."

Quinn, Jack Hughes address 'brothers' comments by Canucks exec Quinn, Jack Hughes address 'brothers' comments by Canucks exec

New Jersey's Jack Hughes and his brother, Vancouver's Quinn Hughes, addressed comments made by Canucks executive Jim Rutherford, who said the team's ability to re-sign Quinn might come down to his desire to play with his brothers Jack and Luke.

NHL waiting for firm bid before considering Atlanta expansion NHL waiting for firm bid before considering Atlanta expansion

The NHL needs a "fully baked plan" from an ownership group in Atlanta before considering an expansion team for the city, deputy commissioner Bill Daly told ESPN.

Patrick Kane: Jonathan Toews' return a 'great story' for NHL Patrick Kane: Jonathan Toews' return a 'great story' for NHL

Like so many around the NHL, Red Wings forward Patrick Kane, who won three Stanley Cup championships with the Blackhawks playing alongside Jonathan Toews, is eager to see the return of his former teammate, who signed with the Jets this offseason.

NHL CBA sets up $4M annual retired players' health care fund NHL CBA sets up $4M annual retired players' health care fund

The new NHL collective bargaining agreement establishes an annual $4 million Retired Players Emergency Healthcare and Wellness Fund. The plan providess access to a family doctor and mental wellness professional for any player.