News Article: Possible NHL Camps to Start May 15th
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As much as I'd find it boring, it would be a welcomed addition to this life of boredom.
Gaylord Q Tinkledink
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MasterD
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We can't even cross the Canada/USA border right now, how are they going to gather players from all around the world?
OldCraig71
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The networks will have censor everything that is said on the ice, the whole game will be one giant beep.
montreal
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The PGA is looking to start mid-May, the NBA is said to be starting up camps next week, and I know for a fact that for the phillies their starting pitchers have been in Clearwater (phillies A+ affiliate and spring training facility) for the past week or so getting ready for the start of the season. States in the US are slated to slowly re-open this week so we'll have to see how this plays out.
the US is allowing flights for US citizens, Sweden is open, I assume Russia would allow it so the main question would be Canada and do you really think the PM would stop hockey players from flying to the US as it would be the end of his career if so I would think.
taken from a thread on the main board as I didn't listen to it on the radio,
John Scott says NHL camps are beginning on June 1st
the US is allowing flights for US citizens, Sweden is open, I assume Russia would allow it so the main question would be Canada and do you really think the PM would stop hockey players from flying to the US as it would be the end of his career if so I would think.
taken from a thread on the main board as I didn't listen to it on the radio,
John Scott says NHL camps are beginning on June 1st
Intangir
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Would be great if it was the case for the camps to truly start in May, but I think it's still way too premature to get all excited here. Much could still go wrong in the weeks to come, and future setbacks are expected at this point.
While that may be true, are there any flights to the US right now? I doubt it.
That could of course change during the coming weeks.
As much as I miss sports, especially hockey, not sure if this is a good idea.
Anyhow, let's hope they can do it safely.....for players and fans....
The Habs miserable season is about to return...it's only been like this for five years now, what's another 11 games. Then they can join the PGA guys and head out to the links.
Anyhow, let's hope they can do it safely.....for players and fans....
The Habs miserable season is about to return...it's only been like this for five years now, what's another 11 games. Then they can join the PGA guys and head out to the links.
As far as I know, the NHL is -far- from essential, so why would it be the end of a country's leader ? Come on.
Now, I don't remember the exact date when Trudeau enacted his '30 days closed border', but I think it's supposed to end near the 15th of may, so it may resolve everything around there anyway.
But if he wants to keep borders closed and re-enacts another 30 days, it's not like the NHL will have any kind of power on that.
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Having a full NHL season without fans in the stands is going to be a failure, one way or another because the economic reality of the situation will prevail.
I can see the 7 Canadian teams playing each other and there being enough TV and radio revenue to be viable and that is the only thing I can see working.
Why should Canadian fans bail out Bettman?
That is the question that needs to be answered and when the plan is on the table we’ll see who’s on board and who isn’t. Prepare to be disappointed.
I can see the 7 Canadian teams playing each other and there being enough TV and radio revenue to be viable and that is the only thing I can see working.
Why should Canadian fans bail out Bettman?
That is the question that needs to be answered and when the plan is on the table we’ll see who’s on board and who isn’t. Prepare to be disappointed.
Pretty sure those guys are all itching to get out of the house and back to work, like most people are.
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A 4 day regular season?
Trump definitely won't be an issue. He wants Pro Sports back.
But I mean worst-case, they cut out the Canadian teams if no agreement can be reached. And I'm sure it'll be a limited travel schedule where once you go, you're kinda there until it's over.
Tim Wallach
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I think he's saying the season would start some time between June 9th and 12th and run until July.
Still, as a Hab fan, I'd far rather wave the white flag on our playoff hopes if it meant ensuring we stay top 10 for the draft.
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mariolemieux66
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What will be the playoffs format?
5 game series for the first 3 rounds and 7 games series for the Stanley cup final?
5 game series for the first 3 rounds and 7 games series for the Stanley cup final?
Habs Halifax
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I'm sure there is dialog going on right now as we speak between NHL, NHLPA, and both the US and Canadian governments. Call it a phased out re-opening of the economy. Restaurants and Bars to be last I would imagine
I guessing the target is June 1st depending on cases/death growth in certain areas of NA. This is why the mid May training camps talk makes sense. However that can change moving forward cause it's still a fluid situation
So they award the cup in August, players get a couple of weeks off and then back to business as usual?
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The Laffs a solid chance of winning, since we all know that Matthews is very productive early on during the season, before fading come playoffs time. This summer's run will be like starting the season all over again! 
For f*** sake just cancel the season already and move straight to the playoffs. No need to watch more of this shit show that is the Montreal Canadiens.
