Major update on the possibility of outdoor game in Minnesota next season.

One of the best insiders in the business has just revealed what he believes will be both the location and the teams involved in next season outdoor games. While this is not an official announcement from the league, Bob McKeznie is very rarely wrong, it would be highly surprising if the NHL made any announcement to the contrary during the All-Star break. According to McKenzie both Colorado and Minnesota will be getting outdoor games this upcoming season, Minnesota will face off against the Chicago Blackhawks a rivalry that has intensified over the past few season, and the Avalanche will face off against long time rivals the Detroit Red Wings. This is terrific news for fans of all four franchises, and as hockey fans we look forward to both games next season.

As I just said on @NBCSN pre-game show, expectation is NHL will announce this weekend outdoor games next season for COL and MIN. — Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) January 22, 2015

MIN's opponent expected to be CHI; COL's opponent expected to be DET. BOS, of course, will host MTL on Jan. 1 in Winter Classic in Foxboro. — Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) January 22, 2015