NHL News and Notes from Friday, February 4th, 2022

News

• The NHL announced the following events for the 2022-23 season.
  • The 2023 NHL Winter Classic returns to Fenway Park in Boston for the 15th anniversary of the Winter Classic.

• • The 2023 NHL All Star Weekend will be hosted by the Florida Panthers on Feb. 3rd and 4th, 2023.

• • The Carolina Hurricanes will host the 2023 Stadium Series at Carter-Finley Stadium.

Game Recaps

• None

Today’s Games

• None

Noteworthy in Hockey

• Blackhawks may soon face 3 new lawsuits relating to sexual-assault cover-up (Chicago Sun Times)
• The pandemic is crushing Canadian teams. The NHL might let them play elsewhere (Toronto Star -$)
• Gary Bettman says there will be no punishment for Rocky Wirtz’s outburst: ‘He had an emotional moment, OK?’ (The Athletic – $)