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.
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.
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…
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: Martinook On The Hurricanes No Vote … NHL Sends Return To Play Memo To Teams
Jordan Martinook on the Carolina Hurricanes voting against the 24-team playoff format. The NHL sends a return to play protocol memo to teams.
Five NHL Teams Hurt by the Proposed 24-team Playoff Format
The NHLPA executive board approved the new format and we're awaiting the NHL's official announcement. Taking a look at five teams that would somewhat be hurt by the proposed 24-team playoff format.
NHL News: Draft Decision Soon, Best-Of-Seven or Five? Lightning and Hurricanes Voted No To Playoff Format
The draft is still a work in progress. Should the 'second round' be a best-of-seven or best-of-five? The Lightning and Hurricanes were the two teams that voted against the playoff format
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 Resumption? What It All Means
The ball is rolling towards resuming their season. Things likely won't get going until July but the planning is well underway.
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.