I personally can't see it working at all for this year.

I understand NHLs stance on wanting to complete it instead of paying back a billion dollars for TV broadcast rights.

What I don't think will work is telling 500 grown men they will be sequestered for 3 months or so including their family .

I also think as regulations of restrictions ease the virus will continue and creep into the NHL society.
- VANTEL

What happens the first time a player tests positive after the re-start? Shut it down again? Remove physical contact on the ice? Wear full face shields - no exposed sweat etc?

Might as well, since there is no longer a recapture penalty he can just retire after 4 years, no problem...
- 1970vintage

He's a Swede they stick around for every single penny of the contract .

Whew — I can't even keep up with all the conversation here! Thanks for keeping things lively, it's awesome and very much appreciated!!

I did just post a new blog which I think touches on many of the topics of the day..

https://www.hockeybuzz.co...and-Pavel-Bure/194/105354

I don’t know about other industries, but the insurance industry does not consider a pandemic an “act of dog”. Business that had loss of revenue insurance are getting SFA. Virus and infection spread is an act of human.
- 1970vintage

you're right which is why i think the league didn't invoke the clause. also, there were only a couple of paychecks left so not a huge deal.

add to that the league is a hard cap league so it doesn't really matter how much is paid out only to be returned later.

What happens the first time a player tests positive after the re-start? Shut it down again? Remove physical contact on the ice? Wear full face shields - no exposed sweat etc?
- 1970vintage

i don't think they're going to be the only league/sport playing. they'll take their cues from other leagues especially the NBA.

What happens the first time a player tests positive after the re-start? Shut it down again? Remove physical contact on the ice? Wear full face shields - no exposed sweat etc?
- 1970vintage

One person in the shower at a time. Two dressing rooms per team

Trainers don't do the laundry or touch the equipment.

The last true politician who represented his constituents first. A noble man.
- Marwood

him voting against his party because it was the wishes of his constituents was top notch. good and honourable man!

One person in the shower at a time. Two dressing rooms per team

Trainers don't do the laundry or touch the equipment.
- VANTEL

There's going to be a 2nd wave, if they don't do this right there won't be sports next season.