By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 28, 2020 4:07 pm Updated May 28, 2020 4:12 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Connor McDavid says the NHL‘s return-to-play plan is far…
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NHL awaits player feedback on 24-team playoff format before deciding league’s next steps
The NHL is awaiting the result of a players’ vote on a 24-team playoff format before discussing its options on how to proceed in its bid to resume play. With the NHL Players’ Association executive board could release the results…
NHLPA board voting on returning playoff format with 24 teams: sources
The NHL Players’ Association’s executive board is voting on a 24-team playoff proposal as the return to play format, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday…
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says no plans to cancel rest of season
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says he has no plans to cancel the remainder of the NHL season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bettman spoke Tuesday at a virtual town hall hosted by the San Jose Sharks for members of their…
Virus expert says NHL return would require fast and frequent testing, no fans
A summer return of the NHL isn’t out of the question, according to the one of Canada’s top infectious disease experts, but players would have to be frequently tested for COVID-19 for it to work. Related News “If we have…
Playoffs could go into fall if NHL can finish season: officials
The possibility of a summer Stanley Cup remains an option as the NHL plays the waiting game with the coronavirus pandemic. “They’re really determined to finalize this season. I’m not sure when that will be. It could be July or…
Coronavirus: NHL considering neutral host sites to play fan-less games
The National Hockey League is listening to offers from venues around North America that are volunteering to host neutral-site playoff games. NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly discussed the proposals with ESPN on Friday. The NHL season, like those of all…
NHL suspends its season amid coronavirus pandemic
The National Hockey League has suspended its 2019-20 season until further notice in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the league announced on Thursday. “In light of ongoing developments resulting from the coronavirus, and after consulting with medical experts and…
NHL bans business travel outside North America amid coronavirus outbreak
The NHL has banned its employees from business travel outside North America in response to the widening new coronavirus outbreak. Related News And if an individual ends up in a location affected by COVID-19 on their own, the league is…