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Washington Capitals assistant Mitch Love placed on leave by team Washington Capitals assistant Mitch Love placed on leave by team

Washington assistant coach Mitch Love, 41, who has been with the Capitals since June 2023, has been placed on a team-imposed leave pending results of an NHL investigation, the franchise announced on Sunday.

Bob Goodenow, former head of NHL Players' Association, dies at 72 Bob Goodenow, former head of NHL Players' Association, dies at 72

Bob Goodenow, the former head of the NHL Players' Association, has died. He was 72.

Blackhawks sign G Spencer Knight to 3-year, $17.5M extension Blackhawks sign G Spencer Knight to 3-year, $17.5M extension

The Blackhawks are counting on Spencer Knight to become their long-term starter after signing the goalie to a three-year, $17.5 million contract extension.

Kings' Corey Perry has knee surgery, out 6-8 weeks Kings' Corey Perry has knee surgery, out 6-8 weeks

Kings forward Corey Perry will be sidelined for six to eight weeks after undergoing knee surgery.

Retired Marc-Andre Fleury to suit up for Penguins preseason game Retired Marc-Andre Fleury to suit up for Penguins preseason game

Marc-Andre Fleury, who officially retired last spring following a 21-year career, signed a professional tryout contract with the Penguins and is going to suit up for Pittsburgh's exhibition game against Columbus on Sept. 27.

Sabres assistant Adam Mair on leave after DWI arrest Sabres assistant Adam Mair on leave after DWI arrest

The Sabres have placed player developmental coach Adam Mair on administrative leave after reports surfaced of the former NHL player being arrested on a drunken driving charge with three children in his car last week.

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 alleged incident in 2018 will be eligible to sign a contract Oct. 15 and play Dec. 1.