About this episode
The NHL is scheduled to make its 56-game return on January 13th with 4 divisions and a 16-team playoff with the regular season concluding on May 8th. Host Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis, and Scott King discuss the start of the new season, what fans should prepare for and the tweaks made by the NHL to make sure their season is safe and completed. The crew also dives into the Hawks' division and rank where they think the Hawks are in the 8-team Central. Plus, they discuss if there's a plan for fans to come to games. (1:14) - Return to Play plan is officially set (5:52) - How will rosters be constructed in a 56-game season? (12:35) - How will teams prepare with limited preseason games and training camp? (18:26) - Will fans be allowed in games at any point during the season? (23:29) - Ranking the teams in the Central division. Where do the Blackhawks land?