National Hockey

The New Jersey Devils' season began with great expectations with the return of an injured MVP, a trade for a Norris Trophy-winning defenceman and the addition of a second No. 1 overall draft pick in three years. It also ended with high hopes.

BOSTON — A member of the Boston Bruins has tested positive for COVID-19.

TORONTO — The NHL continues to inch towards a return to action.

CHICAGO — When Patrick Kane and the Chicago Blackhawks left the ice after their last game, they had little chance of making the playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers prospect Cooper Marody has written a song in memory of teammate Colby Cave to raise money for a memorial fund. Cave, from Battleford, Sask., died April 11 in a Toronto hospital after suffering a brain bleed.

The NHL and NHL Players' Association gave the go-ahead Thursday for teams to open training camp on July 10 in the next step forward toward completing the pandemic-delayed season.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Kim Pegula is staying on as Buffalo Sabres president with a continued focus on making the small-market franchise economically sustainable, while in the face of criticism the team has been mismanaged under her leadership.

VICTORIA — British Columbia's premier says the province and its top doctor have approved a proposal for the NHL to make Vancouver a possible hockey hub city in Western Canada during the pandemic.

Geoff Molson fielded questions from all angles in French and English for 90 minutes Wednesday.

PITTSBURGH — Jake Guentzel's roller-coaster season is about to take another unlikely turn: post-season participant.