The NHL is following other leagues and the CDC by cutting COVID-19 isolation times to five days under certain conditions and where it is allowed by local laws.
With an increase in the number of coronavirus cases in the last week, the National Hockey League announced it will not participate in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
The Minnesota Wild's highly anticipated season-opening game in Anaheim will not be offered on ESPN, Bally Sports North or any other channel in your cable lineup.
Commissioner Gary Bettman says the NHL schedule will include a break for the 2022 Winter Olympics even though there is no commitment the league's players will go to Beijing.
The Seattle Kraken will enter the NHL for the 2021-22 season but are in need of players. Here are the players the Minnesota Wild has protected and those that are available.