Any concerns the Montreal Canadiens may have had regarding resuming activities at their training facilities in advance of the 2020-21 season appear to have been addressed. According to reports by journalist Alain Crête from RDS and 98.5 Sports, Public Health has given the team its consent to resume its activities.
There was some concern that the Habs would have difficulties getting that consent as Quebec has been one of the harder hit provinces in Canada when it comes to COVID-19, especially the Montreal area. With those concerns placated, it's also worth noting that Quebec Premier François Legault said this week that not only is he not against a return of the NHL to Quebec, he's actually hoping for it.
"Unlike garage leagues, they are capable of creating bubbles if it takes place in mid-January and I hope so, to be quite honest. It's entertainment that is well appreciated in Quebec," said Legault.
All that is needed now is for the official word on the start of the 2020-21 season from the NHL. Commissioner Gary Bettman stated this week he is hoping for a mid-January return. The league is collaborating with health officials in the U.S. and Canada to determine whether bubbles are needed for at least the start of the season, or whether teams can play in their home arenas.
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