The NHL’s Return to Play plan hasn’t been without its hurdles and as COVID-19 cases begin to ramp back up in some states, the league has decided to focus on two Canadian hub cities to host the 2020 playoffs. Reports from TSN’s Bob McKenzie and ESPN’s Emily Kaplan indicate that Edmonton and Toronto will likely be winning those rights, though nothing will be made official until the players vote on the league’s proposal to return.
Despite the league’s favorable relationship with Vegas, having hosted league events previously, climbing coronavirus cases in Nevada seem to have scared the league off.