More likely is they figure out a way to shorten the remainder of the regular and keep playoffs the same. There is precedent (lockouts) for that at least.I mean you're looking at a month probably minimum...now you're talking hockey going into July (past the draft & free agency start). I think the only way they could conceivably do that (play out the season) is to shorten the Stanley Cup Playoffs to best-of-5 series AND on an accelerated schedule.