If the NHL were to cancel the remainder of the regular season and the playoffs, it could cost hem upwards of $1 billion in hockey related revenue. HRR is directly tied to the salary cap.
The ongoing interruption of the 2019-20 NHL season due to the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the league in several ways. The playoff race, the scoring race, and the final order of the 2020 NHL Draft remain to be decided.
A decision over when the season will resume could be weeks away. In an interview with The Hockey News, league commissioner Gary Bettman said they're entertaining all options.