NHL News: Return To Play Notes, and Alberta Pushing Hard For Edmonton
Return to play notes Chris Johnston: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said they could start playing games at the end of July or beginning of August. Bettman added "If it has to slide more then it will slide." David Pagnotta: NHL…
NHL Video and News: Gary Bettman On The Return To Play, Some Executive Unhappy, and Dreger On Phase 2
Videos: Gary Bettman on the NHL's Return to Play Plan for 2019-20 NHL Season. Some executives aren't happy with the 24-team format. Dreger on Phase 2.
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.
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: NHLPA Executive Committee Voting On Playoff Format … Not All GMs Like The Format
The NHLPA executive committee voted on the 24-team playoff format proposal. Results should come today. Some GMs have issues with the formatting.
NHL News: Teams And Players Need To Approve 24-Team Playoff Format, and Hub Cities
Teams and players need to approve 24-team playoff format. Alberta Premier says that Edmonton could be one of the safest hub cities for an NHL playoff format.
NHL News: Eight Or Nine Potential Hub Cities … A Sense Of Urgency In The Return to Play Committee
Gary Bettman said they are down to eight or nine potential hub cities. The Edmonton Oilers feel they could host. A sense of urgency in the Return to Play Committee.
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: Good News For Hockey Fans Coming Soon? No Pro Sports In Toronto Until The Fall?
Calgary Flames GM thinks some good news for hockey fans in coming this week. Toronto mayor doesn't see pro sports happening in Toronto until the fall
NHL News: NHLPA for vote on final paychecks, and the Dallas Stars Owner On Finishing The Season
NHLPA executive board/player reps are voting this weekend to collect their final pay or now. Dallas Stars owner on finishing out the 2019-20 NHL season.
NHL News: Return To Play Committee Talk Again, Economic Issues, Escrow, and Hub City List Cut Down
The Return to Play Committee spoke again yesterday and could talk again this week. Players have concerns about future escrow payments. The NHL has cut their hub city list down to eight or nine.
NHL News: Bettman On Finishing Season and Opening Protocols … Hosting Games In B.C.
Gary Bettman believes they can finish the 2019-20 season. Opening protocols and British Columbia hosting games.