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and Lightning the only teams who rejected the proposal.

But for the logistics, would it be neutral sites?

In comment 14910959 figgy2989 said:

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But for the logistics, would it be neutral sites?

Yes. I think they're looking at 4 sites for the teams to play all the games.

In comment 14910959 figgy2989 said:

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But for the logistics, would it be neutral sites?

Yep. Both two cities and four cities have been reported. Perhaps we find out today.

I'm of the opinion that this is a good plan when you factor in all the various circumstances at play. Obviously it's flawed, but any return-to-play plan was inevitably going to be flawed.

It won't be the same. At all. But it'll be something.

how many game series per each round? 7 games?

In comment 14910965 mfsd said:

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how many game series per each round? 7 games?

the play-in round will be best of 5 (teams 24 - 17), then I think once they get it down to the traditional 16 team playoff they were hoping for best of 7 the rest of the way.

A lot of speculation, maybe today's pc clears up some of that.

I’m fired up regardless of format. And yes I’m no small way bc the Rangers get a shot

Happy at the thought of hockey coming back sooner rather than later. Assuming this can be done in a way that minimizes risk to players I am all for it.

But on the other hand, how much practice will these teams be able to get in before this tournament starts, and what will the level of play look like after such a long lay off and (i would assume) a brief practice time?

This feels more like an exhibition for fans than a resumption of the 2019-2020 season. It's almost feels like a season reset with only the worst teams in the league not participating.

Rangers win the Stanley Cup, Hurricanes lose in the first round, as do the Maple Leafs, and both teams move up in the lottery (Rangers get the lesser of the Hurricanes/Maple Leafs pick)

Jesus. Now we're moving.

Sports. Bring them back. Now. I don't care about formats and if the players have to play naked.

This is BORING. Sports. Bring them back. Now.

Today's the 20 year birthday for the Stevens hit on Eric Lindros lol what a night

is normally only 4 weeks or so, so I don't see that being something fans should be concerned with. I think teams will have 3 or 4 weeks to prepare (I assume, but we'll find out today). The league I think has allowed for expanded rosters to maybe help for those people who are still concerned.

Plus the layoff from March to June is less than that of many teams from April to August/September or the same with some from June to August/September.

The thing I'd be concerned with is symptoms and how players handle them. No hockey player is going to take themselves out of a playoff lineup in my opinion.

Not sure this could have gone better for them. Win/win situation, if this is true.

DO NOT think this is for fans. If you want to make a case it's for someone, it's for owners and players more than fans.

from what I read there will be no fans.

But if they don't play at all I think they'll lose something like $2B dollars this year and it will effect future salary caps, and the players will bear the brunt of the losses.

So, IOW they're playing for them selves IMO.

I thought the Rangers would need to add to this trade vs just Lias. We'll see if it happens.

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Forever Blueshirts @4EverBlueshirts · 2h Rumor: Rangers willing to part with high draft pick to move Andersson for Puljujarvi #NYR #PlayLikeANewYorker

Just have the players play wearing those stupid masks then?

Or, are those smug penis-head physicians giving more contradictory explanations on what to do this week?

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Again, let me repeat myself, the format is just the first step. So many more hurdles to overcome, more negotiations needed between NHL/NHLPA over hub cities, testing, protocols... the format is just Step 1. No guarantee yet the 2019-20 season is completed despite best intentions

In comment 14911038 pjcas18 said:

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I thought the Rangers would need to add to this trade vs just Lias. We'll see if it happens. Quote: Forever Blueshirts @4EverBlueshirts · 2h Rumor: Rangers willing to part with high draft pick to move Andersson for Puljujarvi #NYR #PlayLikeANewYorker

We have two 3rd rounders this year. I wonder if one would be enough. I don't think I would do Lias + a 1st even though we have 2 first rounders and NYR doesn't have a second round pick.

no it won't be the same and honestly they should call it something other than the stanley cup because it's obviously different, but that was an unavoidable reality. Covid Cup? Every player on the winning team gets to have the cup within 6 feet of them for 1 day.

Teams in playoff pushes don't call up college/Junior guys who just finished unless they fill a huge need (i.e. Charlie McAvoy) in the lineup. They are historically conservative and try not to mess with the lineup they've been using all season. With this time off you might see more young guys playing significant minutes - will be fun to watch.

The winner is going to have to win at least 4 playoff series. The majority of the regular season was played, so any team that had any chance to play for the cup has been invited to play. By the time we get to the last 8 teams, everyone will have had 6 weeks of camp and games to get up to speed.

Neutral empty sites are going to be weird, and we'll all look back at this being a wacky year, but it's still not going to be easy to win a cup and the cup winner will have brought a pretty cool experience to their fans in this tough time.

because ill take any sports we can get right now. BUT, im guessing teams in the "playoffs" will have to go through an accelerated training camp to get back into game shape? If the play in round is a best of 5, and a team gets swept in 3, it seems like alot of work for these guys just to play 3 games and go back into the offseason.

That being said, I really like the format from a viewer/fan standpoint

Sign Sorokin in time for the tourney?

In comment 14911043 Giants in 07 said:

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In comment 14911038 pjcas18 said: Quote: I thought the Rangers would need to add to this trade vs just Lias. We'll see if it happens. Quote: Forever Blueshirts @4EverBlueshirts · 2h Rumor: Rangers willing to part with high draft pick to move Andersson for Puljujarvi #NYR #PlayLikeANewYorker We have two 3rd rounders this year. I wonder if one would be enough. I don't think I would do Lias + a 1st even though we have 2 first rounders and NYR doesn't have a second round pick.

No way im giving up a 1st + Lias for just Puljujarvi

Lias and a late 1st for Puljujarvi and a 2nd.

I posted a chart a while ago about draft picks and success odds.

not enough difference between pick 29 and pick 45 for me to miss out on a player I like.

I do think both players have NHL futures, but Puljujarvi has one thing you can't teach. Size.

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I'd consider a lesser two pick package though. We do have two 3rds this year. I'd lead with offering a 3rd both this year and next. The furthest I'd go is a 2020 3rd(preferably the second one) and a 2021 2nd.

If not move on to other priorities for now.

we have a .002 of 1% infection rate in state

..just practicing and waiting for the other teams?

Not sure why they didn't just re-do a 10 game reg season schedule with the just the 24 teams, then start the playoffs as usual......16 teams.

In comment 14911105 Greg from LI said:

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I wouldn't but the Rangers seem to like him. Also, I wonder if they want a young Fin to help make Kakko more comfortable. I never like these "player needs a babysitter" scenarios, but I can only imagine what it's like for a 19 year old in a foreign country and not many people speak your language.

I think the Rangers are maybe second guessing their approach with young players maybe after both Andersson and Kravtsov had rough starts in the US.

In comment 14911111 BillKo said:

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..just practicing and waiting for the other teams? Not sure why they didn't just re-do a 10 game reg season schedule with the just the 24 teams, then start the playoffs as usual......16 teams.

no, I think they have a round robin like tournament that I believe impacts their seeding. I'm looking forward to hearing about how.

because it makes less money / ratings than a play-in format. Also wonder if there are more health risks when teams play a more diversified schedule of opponents. Agree it would have been more fair though.

I get Carolina nixing this because with 20 teams theyd have received a bye.... why was Tampa against it?

Would have though Pittsburgh and Edmonton as 5 seeds would have pushed for the 20 teams as so many of us have... i guess being good league citizens

Chytil's done fine, though.

I just question the idea of trading Andersson right now. His trade value couldn't possibly be lower. Why not hang on to him and at least hope he rebuilds some value?

In comment 14911120 MetsAreBack said:

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because it makes less money / ratings than a play-in format. Also wonder if there are more health risks when teams play a more diversified schedule of opponents. Agree it would have been more fair though. I get Carolina nixing this because with 20 teams theyd have received a bye.... why was Tampa against it? Would have though Pittsburgh and Edmonton as 5 seeds would have pushed for the 20 teams as so many of us have... i guess being good league citizens

From the Lightning player rep, Alex Killorn:

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...“They didn’t feel it was fair that certain teams that probably wouldn’t have made the playoffs would have a chance to make the playoffs in a best-of-five series,” said Killorn, the team’s player rep. “My team also felt it was unfair that the teams with a bye would not be as well prepared for a playoff series as the teams that had already basically played a playoff series to get into the playoffs.”... ...“The only problem I have with that format is that the top teams that have a bye,” he said. “I don’t know how competitive the games will be going forward where the teams at the bottom will be playing playoff games right away and [would be] potentially more prepared for the real playoffs.”

In comment 14911122 Greg from LI said:

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Chytil's done fine, though. I just question the idea of trading Andersson right now. His trade value couldn't possibly be lower. Why not hang on to him and at least hope he rebuilds some value?

Only reason I can think of is because they started his ELC in year 1, this year is year 2, so after next season he becomes an RFA.

Possible his value won't get higher than his draft pedigree (#7 overall?)

My bathroom is more aesthetically pleasing than the room he's doing this from.

The shortened season denied those teams in the race their chance to make a run down the stretch. Having the 5 game play in is probably the fairest decision they could have arrived at although a limited round robin applied to the regular season point totals could have accomplished the same thing.

To me either would be fairer than the 20 team proposal.

because then you'd have spent 2 ones on Lias - a high one to get him and a low one to get rid of him - and you'd be giving them way too much reward for failing on Puljujarvi. Make it a 3rd.

one for each conference. no cities named at this time. 10 or so cities being considered.

formal training camp to open no earlier than 1st half of July.

Individual and optional workouts now.

No dates for games, but they expect the season to go into early fall.

vs seeding still TBD.

The first and second round length (5 or 7 games) still TBD.

Conference championship and SCF will be 7 games.

traditional Playoff rules subsequently. Second 'round' also to be five game series. Makes sense they have to manage the calendar.

Frankly I'm fine with all these decisions so far. The initial play in is really a regular season substitute so having the 5 minute OT and shootout works and is fair.

get healthy with the pause.

Including maybe biggest impact is Jake Guentzel I think playoffs were a long shot for him initially, but now it's likely.

sounds like a clusterf*ck.

Not sure why they just don't wait until after the qualifying round for the lottery.

Currently the lottery is planned for 6/26 with placeholders for the 8 teams knocked out in the qualifying round.

Seems like they made it more complex than necessary.

should be back, too.

In comment 14911150 Phil in LA said:

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should be back, too.

And obviously Igor.

Cup contender before this nonsense went down.

Too bad they got a bad break. Too bad.

already!

In comment 14911143 Torrag said:

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traditional Playoff rules subsequently. Second 'round' also to be five game series.

I think you misheard. Regular season OT is for the round-robin games for the top 4. The play-in and subsequent games are all playoff OT. And no round other than the play-in has been set at 5 games yet, it's TBD.

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The NHL Draft Lottery will occur on Friday, June 26th. Teams will be included in a lottery draw for the No. 1, 2, and 3 selections.

This is Phase 1 of the NHL Draft Lottery. Potential exists for a Phase 2 NHL Draft Lottery depending on results of play-in draft and Phase 1.