*Without even having a start date yet, it would appear that some NHL teams are kicking around the idea of playing a bunch of games outside. Not like, one per team. A bunch of them. Per team. It is, as they say, an idea. [The Athletic]
*In the meantime, the NHLPA is starting to think about what they’re going to do if the owners cancel the season altogether. [TSN]
*James van Riemsdyk has no time for this ownership nonsense. Good man. [Inquirer]
*Anyhoo, Meltzer has some thoughts on the return to play scheme, among other things.