Hockey headlines for April 2, 2020

Thursday, April 2, 2020

Four more members of the Ottawa Senators test positive for COVID-19 (Ottawa Sun)
Maple Leafs sign two big blueliners to entry-level deals (Toronto Sun)
Jack Eichel, Jeff Skinner giving back to those affected by Covid-19 in Buffalo (Buffalo News)
As NHL extends self-quarantine, players pony up for charity and start thinking hockey (South Jersey Courier-Post)
Inside the NHL's Sidney Crosby sweepstakes, 15 years later (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Arizona Coyotes head coach Rick Tocchet using time off for reflection (Arizona Republic)
Penguins’ Mike Sullivan: doctors, nurses, law enforcement ‘are our true heroes’ (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Backstrom open to NHL returning in summer in order to complete season (Washington Times)
Toews skates around question about leadership group returning (Chicago Daily Herald)
Flyers’ James van Riemsdyk discusses season’s uncertainty and teammate who is ‘the straw that stirs the drink’ (Philadelphia Inquirer)
What is social distancing like for Lightning’s Ryan McDonagh? (Tampa Bay Times)
Edmonton Oilers just as worried about COVID-19 as you are (Edmonton Sun)
There were some good surprises for Red Wings in a very disappointing season (Detroit News)
Edmonton Oilers have four selections for the upcoming NHL Entry Draft (Edmonton Sun)
Penguins can count on Brian Dumoulin, John Marino for spark when hockey returns (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins’ Mike Vellucci recalls ‘crazy’ season (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Need financial help? Jeff Vinik wants to make sure you know where to find it (Tampa Bay Times)