New detail emerges on potential all-Canadian Division next season

We’re not sure if this is good or bad news…?

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New detail emerges on potential all-Canadian Division next season
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We are still waiting for the National Hockey League and its Players Association to get together and meet to discuss what will come of the 2020-21 season and what the set-up of that campaign will look like. The rumour we’ve been hearing the most is the possibility of the NHL putting together new divisions in order to respect the traveling restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

That scenario goes like this: the set up would push all Canadian clubs, the Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens in the first group, the Northern Division to compete North of the border in 2020-21. 
Out West, the San Jose Sharks, Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, Vegas Golden Knights, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild would become the Western division and face another throughout the year. 
Up East, the Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals, Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers, Islanders, New Jersey Devils and Boston Bruins would create the Eastern Division for an intense competition. 
And down South, you’d have the Detroit Red Wings, Columbus Blue Jackets, Chicago Blackhawks, St. Louis Blues, Nashville Predators, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers for the Southern Division with a mix of different contenders. 

However, on Monday, reporter Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports commented on the scenario, revealing that the division could end up playing in one location, which could very well be Montreal. 

“Can’t wait to see if the NHL will have a Canadian Division next season and where teams will play. Montreal is having way more success battling COVID-19 right now compare to last spring. Actually Montreal is well positioned compared to other cities in Canada.”


He is right, Montreal, despite following strict isolation rules has done much better than cities in British Colombia and Alberta. Things look to be getting under control in Ontario, where Toronto could become the bubble city (one again) for the Canadian teams. 

However, it still remains to be seen, with the one important question : will the NHL allow fans to attend games and watch their favourite teams in actions? 

Many teams believe the return of fans in their seats is necessary for the financial wellbeing of NHL clubs, however, we all know the most important thing during this pandemic is the wellbeing and health of people, whether it be fans, players and all staff. 

Let’s see where this goes… 

Source: TVA Sports