There have been several concerns about the 2022 Winter Classic - the initial concern has been regarding Covid-19 and if it would even be played or not. Clearly, it is game on for Saturday evening, so fans’ other concern has shifted to the frigid weather. Honestly, the league’s concern is on the temperature, too. As the league’s chief content officer Steve Mayer told NHL.com:
“As with any outdoor game, weather is a factor,” Mayer said. “We clearly recognize that when we go to any venue. And as with any game, we’re monitoring the weather, and we’ll make decisions that are in the interest of our players and our fans, period.