Guardian17
Strong & Free
I would guess it comes down to lack of enough high end hotel availability in and around the arena. Also our practice facility is a decent away from the MTS center which adds some other logistical challenges. The MTS Centre is on the small end and may not have enough dressing room capability to house 6 to 7 teams. I would imagine they will want each team purely sequestered to one area for the duration of the season.
I think this is the case.
For example, Columbus has a building, practice facility and hotel all in one location.
The NHL will want to keep the players, coaches, trainers, refs and off ice officials together to limit contamination.
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