free-agent signings involving some of the league's more notable players changing teams during a most unique of offseasons. The draft was held in October, training camps opened in late December and the league is preparing to embark on a 56-game shortened season with four realigned divisions — all a result of the coronavirus pandemic.Don’t adjust your TV sets, which is where most fans will have to watch the action with most arenas closed to the public.
It may take a few weeks to get accustomed to some of the NHL’s more familiar faces playing in different places with the regular season opening Wednesday.
Zdeno Chara is no longer in Boston after the Bruins captain signed with Washington. Capitals’ goalie Braden Holtby is now in Vancouver.