NHL Notes: NHL-NHLPA Heads Not Talking, Playoff Format Ideas, and Sam Morin

NHL and NHLPA heads not talking. Playoff format ideas. Samuel lMorin ready to go after a tough stretch

Could The 2020-21 NHL Season Be In Jeopardy?

The NHL doesn’t have the TV deal that some of the other leagues have, and Craig Button sees a scenario where there is no 2020-21 NHL season.

NHL Notes: Gary Bettman, Mike Babcock, and Agent Andy Scott

Bettman stuck between the unhappy players and owners. Should Mike Babcock coach Team Canada? Another agent speaks out on the NHLs request for further reductions.

NHL/NHLPA Cut-Off Date For A January 1st Start and What The NHL May Learn From The 2020-21 Scheduling

On when the cutoff date to hammer out an agreement for them to have a January 1st start date. The NHL may learn some things from how the 2020-21 NHL schedule may be constructed.

What The Season Structure and Divisions Could Look Like For The 2020-21 NHL Season

Friedman and Wyshynski on what the 2020-21 NHL season structure and divisional re-alignment could look like.

NHL News: The NHL Is Asking To Alter The Referral and Escrow Cap Numbers

The NHLPA executive board met yesterday and they aren’t happy the NHL’s request for increased deferrals and to the escrow cap.

NHL News: Florida Panthers, RTP Committee, and the NHL Looking For Players To Defer More Salary

Brett Petterson becomes the first Black assistant GM in the NHL. The NHL may be hoping players would be okay with the idea of deferring more salary.

NHL News: Will Fans Be Allowed In Arenas, and NHL Reverse Retro Jersey Rankings

Some arenas may have limited number of fans in the stands whenever…

Exploring Options for 2020-21 NHL Season

The NHL and NHLPA continue to talk about possible options for the 2020-21 NHL season. A 56 to 72 game schedule, playing in each city and hopefully awarding the Stanley Cup by July 15th.

Players Don’t Wants Salaries Pro-rated, and 2020-21 Season Decisions Need To Be Made Soon

Players don’t think their salaries should be pro-rated. A decision on 2020-21 NHL season needs to be made soon.

NHL News: Updates From The Board of Governors and NHLPA Executives Conference Calls

The NHL Board of Governors and the NHLPA Executive Board held separate conference calls yesterday updating the latest for the 2020-21 NHL season.

NHL News: Board of Governors Will Hear From the League Today … A Push For A January 1st Start

The NHL and NHLPA will be working hard the next two weeks to get more details hammered out as they push for a January 1st start.