The NHL and NHL Players' Association took big strides over the past week with the beginning of voluntary small-group activities at team facilities (Phase 2) and the announcement of July 10 as a target date for formal training camps (Phase 3), subject to an overall agreement on resuming play and provided that medical and safety conditions allow.
But there's one final hurdle to overcome after details for Phase 3 are determined and it's a big one: Phase 4 (formal resumption of play). Identifying the two hub cities for each conference won't be the main challenge. It's ironing out the logistics within those respective cities.