While no one knows for sure exactly what date we're looking at, there's word the NHL is planning a big triple header for opening night of the 2020-21 season. According to TSN's Frank Seravalli, the league will center the night around the Tampa Bay Lightning raising their Stanley Cup banner to the rafters.
"As NHL and NHLPA work tirelessly on protocol and logistics, hearing NHL has designed Flag of United States triple-header for Opening Night, centred around Bolts banner [going up] (vs. CHI?) with big East clash (NYR/BOS?) first and marquee West matchup late (COL/STL?)," said Seravalli in Twitter.
While the date of January 13th has been going around the last couple of weeks as the target date for opening night, it remains to be seen whether that will get done.
"Of course, all details and matchups/teams subject to change," continued Seravalli. "The answer is neither side truly knows whether they can get everything done in time for Jan. 13."
"That's the target, but they aren't beholden to the date. Could be a week later. They're trying."
While all of this could change, it stands to reason that if opening night brings a big American team triple-header, the next night would bring a Canadian one. Hopefully, more details will be released soon.
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