This is not the ideal situation for any sports fan. The NHL, like the NBA, was just entering its playoff push when the 2019-2020 seasons were suspended until further notice. Teams played an uneven number of games, and leagues are now looking at seasons extending into August with shortened offseasons and going right into the 2020-2021 seasons. Again, not ideal.
There are many complications with this model, the first and foremost is the unknown of the COVID-19 virus and if/when there will be a return to normalcy in this country. It is going to get much, much worse before it gets better.