Tom Callahan
Tom’s Daily: We have a deal in place for the shortened 2021 NHL season; The Vegas Golden Knights leave the door open for fans at games this year; VGK in the community; NHL News and Notes
Vegas Golden Knights
It seems like finding all the key dates for this year’s return to play has been hard to do in one place. So we compiled them all here for you. (VegasHockeyNow)
It’s no secret Bill Foley has said for months now that he wants fans at games. For those loyal (and optimistic) Golden Knights fans, there’s a chance they may be able to watch games in person this season. It depends on state restrictions regarding gatherings. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Golden Knights have still been active in the community, taking part in the NLVPD toy drive (Las Vegas Review-Journal) and some wives and significant others delivering holiday boxes to SafeNest yesterday (News3LV).
NHL
Ontario might lock things down soon, what would that mean for the NHL’s return in the province? (Sportsnet)
A huge blow to the Oilers as Oscar Klefbom ruled out for the 2020-21 season. Ouch. (Sportsnet)
The NHL could raise as much as $15M through helmet ads (Reuters)
Finally some movement on the San Jose Sharks front. (SJHockeyNow)
The Zdeno Chara saga drags on in Boston. (BostonHockeyNow)
Hockeyverse
Six pre-tournament games have been cancelled so far for the WJC amid coronavirus concerns (TSN)
Here’s a link to Team USA’s World Junior Championships notebook if you wanted to follow along during the tournament. There’s some fun nuggets in here. (USA Hockey)
