Tom’s Daily: Vegas Returns to Practice; Wheeler Under Fire; more

Tom’s Daily: The Vegas Golden Knights returned to the ice Wednesday; Paul Maurice defends Blake Wheeler in Winnipeg; Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils, Minnesota Wild COVID-19 list grows; more

VGK

Everyone in Vegas Golden Knights land is eager to get back on the ice after a week away due to COVID-19. (Las Vegas Sun)

Here’s a quick game preview for Friday’s return to action against the Los Angeles Kings (AP Sports)

NHL

We’re entering a dark time for the NHL season as now the Minnesota Wild postpone four straight games starting tonight. (NHL.com)

The news comes on the heels of the list growing for the Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils and Wild. (Sportsnet)

Paul Maurice goes to bat for Blake Wheeler, big time. (Sportsnet)

Hockeyverse

The NWHL’s bubble burst, as the league couldn’t finish its season in Lake Placid. Now what? (Sports Illustrated)