NHL News: More On Phase 3 And The NHL-NHLPA’s To-Do List
The NHL and NHLPA have a to-do list that they need to get done before voting can take place. Phase 3 could get extended beyond July 10th.
NHL News: 16 Teams Opening Up This Week … Fehr On Phase 3/4 Protocols and Players Speaking Up
NHL executive director Donald Fehr says there is lots of work to do on protocols for Phase 3 and Phase 4. He's proud of the players who are speaking up on racism and the protests.
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: 2020 Playoff Format And Revised Stanley Cup Odds
Last week NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced that the remainder of the regular season would not be completed and that instead, the league would go straight into a revised playoff system. On Thursday, the NHL and NHLPA agreed upon a…
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