Let's begin by stating the obvious: What we're rooting for the most when the NHL restarts its season a week from Saturday in Toronto and Edmonton is health and safety. That the bubbles are secure, and the protocols are followed. That the physical and mental health of everyone involved in this reboot is regarded. That the COVID-19 risk is present but not prevalent.
That's what we're rooting for the most.
But we're also hoping that these individuals find success inside the bubbles. For some, that means an elusive Stanley Cup. For others, it's a shot at redemption.