RJ Sangosti, The Denver Post

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) takes a shoot at the goal during the third period of game 2 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoff series on June 2, 2021 in Denver. Colorado Avalanche, at home in Ball Arena, took on the Vegas Golden Knights.

By Stephen Whyno | The Associated Press

PUBLISHED: August 17, 2021 at 2:53 p.m. | UPDATED: August 17, 2021 at 2:56 p.m.

NHL teams OK’d to add sponsor patches on jerseys, AP source says

The NHL added helmet ads last season, which largely allowed teams to make sponsors whole during the pandemic