The National Hockey League and NHL Players' Association issued joint statements on Thursday to address the multiple deaths of current and former players in a span of several months.
The Chicago Blackhawks ended the Los Angeles Kings' bid for back-to-back Stanley Cup championships last season en route to their second title in four years.
Daniel Alfredsson has decided to return for an 18th NHL season, but it won't be with the Ottawa Senators, the only team for which he has played his storied career.