We are in the third month since the NHL decided to pause the season. And talks have been ongoing on how exactly to resume the season. A 24-team playoff has been the hot topic. For the Flyers, they would earn a first round bye thanks to points percentage.
Nothing is set in stone as of yet. But it appears the league is getting closer to a resolution on how to resume the season. Finishing the rest of the regular season appears to be off the table at this point.
The NHL and NHLPA are expected to meet to talk about the logistics of a 24-team playoff if they were to go forward with it.