Gagarin Cup Playoffs 2020 (UPD: Cancelled)

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

Do we think the KHL will actually resume?

 

[Acallabeth]

Do we think the KHL will actually resume?

No.

The K just published an announcement that the season is finished and the GagArin Cup will not be awarded.

КХЛ приняла решение о досрочном завершении сезона 2019/2020

 

[CPFC]

Good decision and clubs can finally start to solely plan for the next season.

 

[chauron]

Based on the wording, it might be that they will soon announce the winner of Gagarin Cup too, not just the standings after the regular season.

In Finland they did not announce the winner, but the standings after the season was based on AVG. points per game, because some teams had uneven number of games.

 

[John Price]

 

[vorky]

Based on the wording, it might be that they will soon announce the winner of Gagarin Cup too, not just the standings after the regular season.

In Finland they did not announce the winner, but the standings after the season was based on AVG. points per game, because some teams had uneven number of games.

Where is it explicitly written?

 

[Acallabeth]

KHL has cancelled the remainder of the 2019-20 season

KHL’s statement on the championship in light of the COVID-19 outbreak.

In light of the developing global coronavirus pandemic, KHL has decided to cancel the remainder of the 2019-20 season. It is with a heavy heart that KHL has made this decision, however the health and safety of the all those involved in the League and its fans are of paramount importance.
KHL seriously considered a variety of options to complete the 2019-20 season, including playing out the championship at a later date in the year. However, it has been decided that this would cause too great of a disruption to the 2020-21 season.
A decision regarding the final League standings will be made at an upcoming KHL Board of Directors meeting. They will also make all necessary decisions relating to the 2020-21 championship. All the decisions will be communicated as soon as possible.
Information on the Youth Hockey League Championship 2019-20 season will be published separately.

Alexey Morozov, KHL President:

“It's unfortunate that we have to finish the season early, and it wasn't an easy decision. I'm sure that every fan, along with us, wanted to see the conclusion of the competition. However, the health of players and their loved ones, club employees, employees of sports facilities, and, of course, the fans, is much more important.
This decision could not be delayed, all those involved needed clarity and certainty in order to plan effectively. We thank everyone for their patience while we made this difficult decision.
I remain hopeful that the current situation will not affect next season.
I understand that many will be upset with the cancellation of the 2019-20 season, especially the fans of clubs that had progressed to the second round of the playoffs. However, we must follow the recommendations of health organisations.
Take care of yourself and your loved ones in this difficult time, and we will see you very soon.”

 

[Salavat Yulaev]

Best players of Round 1 play-off: Sateri, Omark, Minulin, Larsen...

I'm not surprised by this choice. IMHO Linus Omark is not only the best guy in the league but also the best Swedish player outside NHL and SWE.

Omark left SYu. Big loss for KHL.

 

[Salavat Yulaev]

I like the sense of humor in Ak bars team

 

[vorky]