|
DEVELOPING: The #NHLPA is expected to have at least 18 of the possible 31 votes needed to be approve a 24-team Return to Play proposal put forth by the #NHL (via @TSNBobMcKenzie) - https://t.co/LDTScCEDF5#TSNHockey pic.twitter.com/6btHdzJRfa
— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) May 22, 2020
Further to last tweet, if play begins at the end of July, the Stanley Cup might not be awarded until the end of Sept, though a schedule isn't finalized. Depending on when fans can re-enter arenas, start of the 2020-21 NHL season could begin anywhere from late Nov-Jan (big gap rn)
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) May 22, 2020
If that is indeed the case, and I believe team by team balloting has concluded or will conclude shortly, it should pave the way for the NHL and NHLPA to perhaps formally announce the RTP format in the coming days.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) May 22, 2020
The NHLPA has voted not to receive their final paycheque. Also, while not unanimous (some top teams not loving format), source tells me NHLPA will approve the 24-team playoff. #NHL
— Jason Gregor (@JasonGregor) May 22, 2020
Player reps voting on 24 team playoff format. Vote should last through tomorrow with result possible by tomorrow night. If this passes, PA and league will move on to negotiating outstanding issues; e.g.,health and safety protocols, contract dates, economic/escrow/CBA matters.
— Larry Brooks (@NYP_Brooksie) May 22, 2020
We’ll likely hear tmrw if NHLPA's exec board approved 24-team return-to-play format proposal. Still plenty of details to work out after that.
— Emily Kaplan (@emilymkaplan) May 22, 2020
It does appear the NHL is strongly considering a two hub city approach, instead of four. Vegas is a favorite & ideally a Canadian city.
Told that if Columbus is a hub city when the #NHL comes off of its pause, the 532-room Hilton Downtown Columbus - a 5-minute walk to Nationwide Arena - would likely be the Eastern Conference headquarters away from the rink.
— Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) May 22, 2020
Can't keep Kaapo Kakko off the ice 🥶
— Rangers Videos (@SNYRangers) May 22, 2020
(via IG/kaapokakko) pic.twitter.com/o4zvpisnRL