The NHL and NHLPA haven’t met since the league asked the players to reopen the CBA they just signed four months ago. Changes to escrow is what the owners want and the players aren’t interested.
If that wasn’t enough, two teams have a rash of positive cases that all threaten the 2020-21 NHL season.
NHL News: Golden Knights and Blue Jackets have significant positive cases
TSN’s Frank Seravalli is reporting that at least 4 Vegas players have tested positive for COVID-19. The belief is that the number is more and includes some of the players family members.