Hockey headlines for June 17, 2020

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Jason Botterill fired by Sabres after receiving directive to cut spending (Buffalo News)
Coyotes’ Brad Richardson says he was exposed to COVID-19 (Arizona Republic)
Rochester coach Chris Taylor, assistants relieved of duties by Sabres (Buffalo News)
Golden Knights’ Ryan Reaves eager to get physical again (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Wild will furlough or reduce hours for some employees (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Nassau Coliseum shutting down as operator seeks investors (New York Newsday)
Justin Trudeau and the team quarantine concept are on Toronto’s side in NHL hub city bidding (Toronto Star)
Remembering when Detroit Red Wings won back-to-back Stanley Cups for Vladimir Konstantinov (Detroit Free Press)
What will playoffs be like with no fans in attendance? (Chicago Daily Herald)
New Sabres GM Kevyn Adams' 'dream' job presents unusual challenges (Buffalo News)
What GM Jason Botterill's firing could mean for Sabres coach Ralph Krueger (Buffalo News)
NHL commish: Return plan keeps playoffs’ ‘integrity,’ but gives teams like Panthers shot (Miami Herald)
Power play? Pols push for Chicago to serve as ‘hub city’ for NHL return from coronavirus shutdown (Chicago Sun-Times)
John Carlson had a historic scoring year, but he’s far from a Norris Trophy lock (Washington Times)
Gabe Landeskog back for Avalanche voluntary skates “to make sure I’m ready” for playoff run (Denver Post)
How NJ Devils' Kyle Palmieri views the offseason, his contract status and the captaincy (NorthJersey.com)
Conor Sheary ‘excited’ about potential top-line reunion with Sidney Crosby, Jake Guentzel (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Ready for Moore: Bruins defenseman John Moore healthy, eyes return (Boston Herald)
Center Sean Couturier says upcoming round-robin tournament is a ‘great thing’ for Flyers (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Even with an uncertain future, Conor Sheary is happy to be back with the Penguins (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Hours in the life of a Leafs player in NHL's Phase 2 are used efficiently: Hyman (Toronto Sun)
As hockey reopens, Tyler Bertuzzi disappointed Red Wings not part of it (Detroit News)
Penguins prospect Sam Poulin selected for Canada’s national junior team development camp (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
A tale of two pandemic pregnancy stories for Ben Bishop, ex-Star Jordie Benn, and their significant others (Dallas Morning News)
'This card might not ever surface again': Record-setting Connor McDavid rookie card up for auction (Edmonton Journal)