Wayne Simmonds
FILE - In this March 11, 2020, file photo, San Jose Sharks' Joe Thornton (19) moves the puck as Chicago Blackhawks' Brandon Saad (20) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago. The Toronto Maple Leafs signed 41-year-old forward Thornton to a one-year, $700,000 contract Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)
Joe Thornton points to talk with Joe Montana in Toronto move

Oct. 18, 2020 10:56 PM EDT

New Jersey Devils coach John Hynes, center, watches the team play the New York Rangers during the third period of a preseason NHL hockey game Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Hughes, Hall, Hischier look to lead Devils back to playoffs

By Tom Canavan Sep. 23, 2019 01:03 PM EDT

Philadelphia Flyers fans celebrate after Claude Giroux scored against the Pittsburgh Penguins during overtime of an NHL Stadium Series hockey game at Lincoln Financial Field, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 4-3. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Giroux scores OT winner to lead Flyers past Penguins 4-3

By Dan Gelston Feb. 24, 2019 12:29 AM EST

Philadelphia Flyers' Carter Hart, right, blocks a shot by Calgary Flames' Austin Czarnik during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Calgary Flames at Philadelphia Flyers 1/5/2019

Feb. 12, 2019 11:46 AM EST

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart, left, is congratulated by Travis Konecny after a victory against the Dallas Stars on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, in Philadelphia. The Flyers won 2-1. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Flyers puzzled by fall from playoffs to worst in the East

By Dan Gelston Jan. 11, 2019 12:52 PM EST