What a fitting way to commemorate Canada Day, at least for those north of the border.
For 153 years, July 1 has actually been a day for Canadians to celebrate their nations birthday.
For nearly as long (well, it feels like it), July 1 was likewise a time for Canadian hockey fans to huddle around their tvs, flip on TSN or Sportsnet, and end up being mesmerized by the NHLs annual free-agent frenzy.
So while the COVID-19 pandemic spoiled that enjoyable Wednesday, possibly its only appropriate that word went out that the NHLs strategy to send out 24 hockey groups to two hub cities later this summertime to complete the 2019-20 season is focused on Edmonton and Toronto.
Several sources confirmed to The Athletic a report from TSNs Bob McKenzie that the 2 Canadian cities have actually been selected as the centers that will field 12 teams each, assuming gamers validate soon-to-be presented go back to play procedures and an extension to the collective bargaining …
How Edmonton and Toronto became the NHLs hub cities for return to play – The Athletic
