That Was Fun, But What's Next?
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The rushed off-season following the Stanley Cup playoffs bubble promised to be the most fascinating period of business in NHL history since the lost lockout season of 2004-05. There is certainly a lot to unpack in virtually every market.
But now that all the trades and all the signings are quietening down, and while the hope and renewal has been cathartic, reality is now starting to set in. And the reality is maybe all this was for not? Can the NHL have a season in 2020-21? With all the complications of the global pandemic and closed international borders, is it possible to play?
The business is fine long term, but there will be very real hurt over the next couple of campaigns.
There are so many great young players right now, but what happens if there is no junior or college or minor pro leagues to play in?
The ripple effect of this lack of development will reach for years, as kids in peewee hockey in many regions aren't getting on the ice either.
But now that all the trades and all the signings are quietening down, and while the hope and renewal has been cathartic, reality is now starting to set in. And the reality is maybe all this was for not? Can the NHL have a season in 2020-21? With all the complications of the global pandemic and closed international borders, is it possible to play?
The business is fine long term, but there will be very real hurt over the next couple of campaigns.
There are so many great young players right now, but what happens if there is no junior or college or minor pro leagues to play in?
The ripple effect of this lack of development will reach for years, as kids in peewee hockey in many regions aren't getting on the ice either.