COVID-19 Could Still Derail the NHL’s Return To Play Plan
Phase 3 of the NHL’s Return to Play plan got underway this week. There is still a long ways to go for the NHL and NHLPA to pull this off. There is still the possibility that COVID-19 numbers could increase and shut things down.
NHL News: CBA and Return To Play Ratified, Draft Dates Set, and Two Players Opt-Out
The NHLPA and the Board of Governors ratified the six-year CBA and Return to Play plan. The 2020 NHL draft will be held on October 9th and 10th. Two players opt-out in playing this year.
NHL Playoffs Breakdown: Eastern Conference Play-Ins – Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
A look into the play-in matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Columbus Blue Jackets. Each team’s strengths, weaknesses, injury updates, and playoff prediction.
NHL Playoffs Breakdown: Eastern Conference Play-Ins – New York Islanders vs. Florida Panthers
A look into the play-in matchup between the New York Islanders and the Florida Panthers. Each team’s strengths, weaknesses, injury updates, and playoff prediction.
NHL News: KHL Tournament, Boucher To KHL, Toronto Improves Their Bid, and Can We Get To The Hub Cities
Canucks pending RFA signs in the KHL. Toronto improved on its hub city bid, but is it too late to pass the front-runners? What is there are more positive tests before teams get to hub cities.
NHL Playoffs Breakdown: Eastern Conference Play-Ins – New York Rangers Vs. Carolina Hurricanes
A look into the play-in matchup between the New York Rangers and the Carolina Hurricanes. Each team’s strengths, weaknesses, injury updates, and playoff prediction.
NHL Pushing Ahead for Playoff Tournament Despite Positive COVID-19 Tests
Phase 3 is fast approaching. The NHL still plans to keep going despite 11 players testing positive during Phase 2, and the Tampa Bay Lighting having to shut down their training facilities.