The NHL season has been paused since March 12 due to COVID-19, with the fate of the rest of the season uncertain as society continues to grapple with the pandemic. League officials and fans would like the season to continue once it is safe, but that time may not come until late spring/early summer, which will pose some unforeseen challenges for many teams around the NHL.
TSN recently interviewed Jared Dupre, an ice technician for the Carolina Hurricanes for the past eight years. The Hurricanes were the first wild card spot for Eastern Conference, hoping to make another deep run in the playoffs, which this season would most likely entail hosting games in July and August.