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Aside from trying to finalize all the details to complete this season, the NHL and NHLPA have continued discussions on a CBA extension.

NHL Return-to-Play Plan: Is A CBA Extension Possible?

Aside from trying to finalize all the details to complete this season, the NHL and NHLPA have continued discussions on a CBA extension.
In a normal season, teams are usually entering the playoffs bruised and battered. This year will be different as almost all players are coming in fresh. Some players who would have been out, are now healthy enough to return.

NHL Return-to-Play Plan: Expect Different Hockey in the Round Robin and Qualifying Round

In a normal season, teams are usually entering the playoffs bruised and battered. This year will be different as almost all players are coming in fresh. Some players who would have been out, are now healthy enough to return.
With the 24-team playoff format, losers of the play-in series have a chance to win the NHL draft lottery. There is the possibility Alexis Lafreniere could end up on the wing beside Auston Matthews or Connor McDavid/Leon Draisaitl.

NHL Return-To-Play Plan: The Draft Lottery

With the 24-team playoff format, losers of the play-in series have a chance to win the NHL draft lottery. There is the possibility Alexis Lafreniere could end up on the wing beside Auston Matthews or Connor McDavid/Leon Draisaitl.
The NHL regular season may have been short, but the journey for the Stanley could be long and hard and shouldn't come with an asterisk attached.

No Asterisk Required for 2020 Stanley Cup Champion

The NHL regular season may have been cut short, but the journey for the Stanley could be long and hard and shouldn’t come with an asterisk attached.
The St. Louis Blues are the top bet to win the West. The Avs odds improved as they are getting healthy. The Golden Knights hope to stay on a roll, and the Stars offense could give them trouble.

NHL Odds: The St. Louis Blues Making Gains in the West … Avs, Golden Knights and Stars Look To Keep Up

The St. Louis Blues are the top bet to win the West.…
Compliance buyouts could be a possibility for next season. Looking at some potential NHL buyout candidates from the Pacific Division - Vegas Golden Knights, Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks, and Calgary Flames.

NHL Buyout Candidates – Pacific Division (Part II)

Compliance buyouts could be a possibility for next season. Looking at some potential NHL buyout candidates from the Pacific Division – Vegas Golden Knights, Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks, and Calgary Flames.
Both Jack Eichel and Rasmus Ristolainen were outspoken in the last week about the losing that has gone on since they've been with the Buffalo Sabres. It's time for them to change the losing culture.

The Buffalo Sabres Must Overcome Their Culture of Losing

Both Jack Eichel and Rasmus Ristolainen were outspoken in the last week about the losing that has gone on since they’ve been with the Buffalo Sabres. It’s time for them to change the losing culture.
There are 10 cities on the NHL's list of potential hub cites to host playoff games. Though they aren't the most mentioned cities, Pittsburgh and Columbus may be the most logical choices.

Pittsburgh, Columbus Best Bets to be NHL Hub Cities

There are 10 cities on the NHL’s list of potential hub cites to host playoff games. Though they aren’t the most mentioned cities, Pittsburgh and Columbus may be the most logical choices.
Compliance buyouts could be a possibility for next season. Looking at some potential NHL buyout candidates from the Pacific Division - San Jose Sharks, Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks and Arizona Coyotes.

NHL Buyout Candidates – Pacific Division (Part I)

Compliance buyouts could be a possibility for next season. Looking at some potential NHL buyout candidates from the Pacific Division – San Jose Sharks, Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks and Arizona Coyotes.
Yesterday we looked at five teams that could be hurt by the 24-team playoff format, today we look at five teams that will benefit from the format.

Five NHL Teams That Could Benefit By The Proposed 24-team Playoff Format

Yesterday we looked at five teams that could be hurt by the 24-team playoff format, today we look at five teams that will benefit from the format.
There is lots of work for the NHL to do in preparing to restart their season. Once it's underway, there is so much that could go wrong. It could be a PR nightmare.

Is NHL Biting Off More Than It Can Chew By Restarting Season?

There is lots of work for the NHL to do in preparing to restart their season. Once it’s underway, there is so much that could go wrong. It could be a PR nightmare.
The Vancouver Canucks have pending free agents Jacob Markstrom, Chris Tanev, Tyler Toffoli, Troy Stecher and Jake Vertanen. Loui Eriksson, Brandon Sutter and Tanner Pearson could become trade candidates.

NHL Free Agents & Trade Candidates – Vancouver Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks have just under $63.4 million committed to 14 players next season with pending free agents Jacob Markstrom, Chris Tanev, Tyler Toffoli, Troy Stecher and Jake Vertanen. Loui Eriksson, Brandon Sutter and Tanner Pearson could become trade candidates.