Liam McHugh and Keith Jones are joined by NHL Insider Darren Dreger, who provides updates on all the major topics of interest two months into the NHL’s pause. How soon will players return to their home cities and resume training in their facilities? Are there frontrunners for “hub” cities or potential playoff formats upon return? Will the draft come before or after the season resumes?
0:30-4:45 When will Phase 2 of NHL’s return begin?
4:45-7:35 Importance of testing, integrating families into restart plan
7:35-10:20 Long term future of salary cap, player compensation
11:15-13:35 Latest on hub city plan
13:35-14:35 24-team playoff format appears to be the frontrunner
14:35-17:00 Realistic target date to resume the season?
17:00-20:47 Will draft occur before season resumes, or after?
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