The NHL’s return to hockey promises to be a spectacle like no other. A round-robin tournament to decide initial seeding, followed by a playoff format that promises to deliver some exciting matchups throughout, there’s no doubting how unique this will really be. Without fans in the stadium, the broadcasting opportunities to bring viewers closer to the action are endless. But as new and uncertain as this all may seem, some have been here before…including Alain Vigneault.
In 2012-13, the NHL Lockout ripped through the league and decimated the regular season. A revised 48-game schedule was made, resulting in nearly half of the season being lost.