I am happy to see that they are going to give it a try, though I am not sure it will work.
The playoffs would start with each conference having the top four slots occupied by teams with the highest point totals at the pause playing in a round robin to determine the top four slots. Teams 5-12 play in a best of five to complete the ranking and then we are back to an eight team tourney. The games are to be played in two or three "hub cities".
So far, so good.
Then there are the seemingly thousands of regulations about social distancing and temperature checks. Here is where it can go off the rails, especially when it comes to "self-quarantine" if a player tests positive.
Then there are other considerations like having the season ending in July and what if there is a stoppage in the middle of the playoffs? The next season is right behind this one. There is a short enough break as it is.
Then there is the quality of the games. Is hitting allowed? No fans? Forget home ice advantage.
And then there is the stigma of being the "COVID Cup Champs". It is like having an asterisk by the name.
I guess it is better than no hockey and my Penguins have Montreal first.
Might be better to lose.
On the other hand, at least they are trying!
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