The pieces of how the NHL would try to start their next season have been lining up for a while, but Sunday was a big day for them to announce and start getting the wheels in motion.
From the NHLPA:
Given the unpredictability of the COVID-19 pandemic, the NHLPA and the NHL intend to be flexible and adaptable in their approach during the coming weeks to ensure compliance with directives from both local and national governmental and health authorities focusing on the health and safety of the players, other game-related personnel and the communities in which we play.