NHL Return-to-Play Plan: Could Changes to This Season’s Schedule Become Permanent?
With this season potentially being pushed into October, a December, maybe January start to next season could push the 2021-22 Stanley Cup Final into July. There is some talk that a later finish could become the norm.
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.
NHL News: NHL Announces That Phase 2 Of Return To Play To Open On Monday
The NHL announced yesterday that Phase 2 of their return to play plan will begin on Monday. They also said playoffs will be best-of-seven and there will be re-seeding.
NHL Return-to-Play Format: The Chicago Blackhawks and Montreal Canadiens Canadiens
With the new 24-team playoff format adapted for this season, the Chicago Blackhawks and Montreal Canadiens now find themselves back in the playoffs.
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.
NHL News: NHLPA Executive Board Approves The Playoff Format, Now Have Other Issues To Negotiate
NHLPA executive board approves the 24-team playoff format but there are plenty of other issues that will need to be negotiated.
NHL News: Two Hub Cities, 24-Team Playoffs and the 2020 NHL Draft
The NHL could be looking at have two hub cities instead of four and Las Vegas could be an option. The NHL could make a decision on the 2020 NHL draft this week.
NHL News: NHL Could Generate Between $350 and $500 Million With Summer Playoffs … Daly On The Draft Lottery
A summer playoff could generate the $350 to $500 million in TV and sponsorship without fans. Bill Daly on the 2020 NHL draft lottery.
Delay In NHL Season Means Several Teams Will Get Healthier For A Playoff Run
If the NHL is able to schedule some sor tof Stanley Cup Playoffs for this season, contending teams should get back some important pieces.
NHL Unfinished Business: The Non-Playoffs Clubs
There is some hope within the NHL and NHLPA that they can at least get some playoff hockey in this season. Playoffs could be expanded to include more than the typical 16 teams.
NHL News: Some Player Ideas For Continuing The Season
NHL players are also thinking about scheduling and are coming up with their own ideas for the rest of the season and playoffs.
NHL News: Ottawa Senators, Dallas Stars, Summer Olympics and the Playoffs
An Ottawa Senators player has tested positive for COVID-19. Alexander Radulov awaiting test results. The Summer Olympics still on track, which would play a role in any NHL playoff decision