After over two months without hockey, it appears the NHL will give some details of a return-to-play plan in the near future.
Here are five things rattling around in my brain about the potential completion of the season: 1) I’m not a fan of the 24-team format that has gained momentum in recent days.
This would give the Montreal Canadiens (12th in the East with 71 points in 71 games) and the Chicago Blackhawks (12th in the West with 72 points in 70 games) a shot at the Stanley Cup.
Enough hockey was already played to determine that those teams don’t belong in the playoffs. If the NHL wants to give bubble teams a shot, then have a play-in round in each conference with 7 vs.