It’s mid-November, and there still aren’t many finalized details of what the 2020-2021 NHL season could look like. But one thing’s for certain: with a pandemic raging, a regular season modus operandi is not in the cards.
The challenge of geography, travel restrictions, and player and staff safety all have to be considered when the NHL determines how the next season will be structured. The league has reportedly been considering temporary re-alignment with mini-hub cities to kickoff the season. The idea is teams would travel to a singular city, play games for 10 to 12 days, and then be back in their home city for a week with their families.