“Whatever the revenues are, the players only get 50 percent,” Commissioner Bettman said. “And if we overpay them and they don’t pay us back in the short term, they have to pay us back over time. There will be stresses on the system, and we’ve had discussions about what those stresses are and how they might be dealt with, but we’re not trying to say you must do X, Y and Z. We’re trying to look for ways to continue to work together.Seattle Kraken Team NHL Face Coverings

Which team is more built for a deep playoff run after this bizarre yet exciting offseason, the Boston Bruins or the Toronto Maple Leafs? — @DCorgs05

But the Lightning will try to trade forward Tyler Johnson ($5 million AAV) and/or forward Alex Killorn ($4.45 million AAV) before they go down the road of potentially moving out Cirelli and/or Cernak.Nashville Predators Team NHL Face Coverings

If this were going to be a normal NHL season, my answer would be a hard “No” because the Sabres still have questions about their goaltending, depth, and ability to maintain success. They’ve started strong the past two seasons only to eventually fall down the standings. But this isn’t going to be a normal season, so let’s analyze it and go over their chances.

It’s a difficult question to answer without having the details of the schedule, such as how many games they will play. But if we go by the theory that they are playoff teams, I think the Bruins have a better chance at a long run. I’m banking on their experience and the fact that some of their core veteran players, including centers Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, and goalies Tuukka Rask and Jaroslav Halak, will benefit from a shorter regular season with less travel. A short season with limited travel could extend the window to win for the Bruins, Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins because it will be less taxing, keeping them fresher for the playoffs. The Maple Leafs are in the show-me stage of their development. The pieces are in place, but they haven’t proven anything yet. It’s only fair to say they need to win a round in the playoffs for the first time since 2004 before we believe they’re capable of a long run.Florida Panthers Team NHL Face Coverings