Talks continue with the NHL and NHLPA about starting the season in January. One thing that seems settled is a four-division alignment to reflect the fact teams won’t be able to go back-and-forth across the U.S.-Canada border next season.
- The dream of so many Canadian blowhard columnists comes true: There will be a Canada division for the 2021-21 season. [NHL | Sportsnet]
- But the Islanders? It’s the same-old Patrick/New Atlantic/Metro/Whatever division, but Buffalo and Boston temporarily join the fold. Eight games against each team. The Post’s Larry Brooks says this old-school intradivision play will help expose the Rangers to Real Man Hockey.