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• NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly outlines the next steps in the short-term for NHL players. (TSN)
• The funeral for Montreal Canadiens legend Henri Richard will be closed to the public. (Montreal Canadiens)
• If the NHL follows the NBA’s lead do not expect to see hockey until at least mid-April. (The Hockey News)
• NHL players, coaches coping with uncertainty of coronavirus. (NHL)
• Devils’ P.K. Subban on suspension of season: “There are bigger things going on now.” (NJ.com)
• Ken King’s dedication was driving force behind Flames. (Sportsnet)
• NHL Playoffs ... March Madness style. (Scotty Wazz)
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Adam Gretz is a writer for Pro Hockey Talk on NBC Sports. Drop him a line at phtblog@nbcsports.com or follow him on Twitter @AGretz.