It appears the NHL is not interested in following in the NBA's footsteps.
NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly told ESPN's Greg Wyshynski on Tuesday that the league is not considering the addition of an in-season tournament to its regular-season schedule.
"No consideration being given to in-season tournaments," he told ESPN via email.
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