Hockey headlines for April 9, 2020

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Alexis Lafreniere tops NHL’s draft-eligible prospects list (Orange County Register)
Panthers agree to terms with forward Cole Schwindt on three-year, entry-level contract (South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
Golden Knights’ pledge to T-Mobile Arena workers stays on track (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Coronavirus: Top official says sports unlikely before Thanksgiving in Santa Clara County (San Jose Mercury News)
Move over, Gloria: Blues reveal they have a new victory song (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Infectious disease experts have their doubts NHL could pull off playing games in isolation (Ottawa Citizen)
Lack of skating during NHL pause is a big concern if season resumes (New York Newsday)
NHL releases prospect rankings ahead of yet-to-be-rescheduled draft (Los Angeles Times)
NHL Central Scouting: Plenty of ‘hidden gems’ for Sharks, others teams to find in draft (San Jose Mercury News)
For NHL, drafting as usual won't fly amid coronavirus pandemic (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
‘Compete level’ separates possible Red Wings' No. 1 pick Alexis Lafreniere (Detroit News)
Sabres' possible top pick more clear after central scouting releases rankings (Buffalo News)
Right-winger from Winnipeg has offensive skill set NHL teams will covet at draft (Winnipeg Free Press)
North Huntingdon’s Austen Swankler on NHL Central Scouting draft list (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Craig Billington, Avalanche assistant GM, still hard at work during hockey’s “pause” (Denver Post)
Predators GM David Poile on Pekka Rinne: 'I don't think it's over' (The Tennessean)
Coach D.J. Smith remains hopeful the Ottawa Senators will be able to finish their season (Ottawa Sun)
Playoff intensity could be lost if season resumes for Penguins, NHL (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Ottawa Senators staying on course in growing with the kids (Ottawa Sun)
Capitals’ John Carlson is focusing on the present as the NHL season remains paused (Washington Post)
Lightning’s Kevin Shattenkirk thanks those working on coronavirus front lines (Tampa Bay Times)
Lightning’s Blake Coleman enjoying time with his newborn daughter (Tampa Bay Times)
Florida Panthers draft pick Cole Schwindt says he couldn't ask for a better spot to be in (South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
Paul Coffey loves Evan Bouchard's offensive ability but still needs work on overall game (Edmonton Journal)
Penguins Foundation distributes 500 backpacks of supplies for schooling at home (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)