NHL Chatter: Playoffs in 2-8 cities

[Mordecai]

I hear the proposed rules for MLB with players in stands when they're supposed to be in the dugout during non-COVID era games. How will a sport like hockey keep players safe. Hockey's a contact sport the last time I checked. Maybe Bettman will revise rules to prevent contact. It'll be like shinny hockey. :rofl:

[Mordecai]

Apparently, Vegas will be announced as one of the 2 NHL Hub cities. Makes good sense to me.

[PigsRule]

Have you guys read the reports that the NHL and teams are tinkering with the possibility of playing the postseason in 2 or up to 8 cities?

Seems like an interesting twist to get the NHL playoffs moving. Many cities have banned public gatherings Thru June and early July which is likely why the NHL is exploring this Super Bowl-like option. I think the NBA is also thinking of a tournament in neutral cities for their playoffs.

The NHL made it official... the playoff Hub Cities are Edmonton and Toronto with Edmonton hosting the conference finals and the Stanley Cup Finals.

[99WildThing]

I'm starting to think the Hub city bubbles are going to be like dorm rooms for a bunch of man childs running around pranking opposing teams in the middle of the night, every night.

[PsychoticPondGoons]

Sounds like it'll be party central for NHLers!